girandole

noun

Definition of girandolenext
as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of girandole The girandole-style, four-panel earrings are crafted of more than 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold and were said to be valued at close to $3 million. — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girandole
  1. light bulb
  2. arc lamp
  3. fluorescent lamp
  4. incandescent lamp
  5. lighting
  6. candle
  7. lantern
  8. flashlight
Noun
  • Titans of Innovation Roundtable Billy Parks, head of FOX creator studios, had a light bulb moment 15 years ago while working with AT&T.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Here on the southern edge of Indonesia, the stars glow like light bulbs, even on the horizon.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • The authors concluded by noting the research potential of revisiting other early technologies using the tools of modern materials science, such as vacuum tubes, arc lamps, and early X-ray tubes.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.
    — Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of arc lamp
Noun
  • The law prohibits the sale and distribution of screw-base and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps.
    — Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Restrictions on pin-base compact fluorescent and linear fluorescent lamps are set to begin in 2027.
    — Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Definition of fluorescent lamp
Noun
  • Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.
    — James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Definition of incandescent lamp
Noun
  • With dark wood and moody lighting, this is an excellent date-night spot.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The headlamps are a stark departure from previous Bentley lighting elements too.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 6-inch light features a gold-tone frame, dangling crystal-like accents, and candle-style LEDs that deliver either a steady glow or a flickering-flame mode that mimics real candlelight for a vintage-glam look.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hundreds of others were there lighting small squat candles in their cedar-plank lanterns.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Sure, your smartphone would still be your notepad-flashlight-camera-personal assistant-MP3 player-wallet-social media browser.
    — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In video released by authorities, the deputy first tried to get the man out through the driver's side window by breaking it with his flashlight.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashlight

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