headlight

noun

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as in lighting

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Recent Examples of headlight Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026 Wilson explains that those differences include such elements as bespoke billet door handles and mirrors, LED headlights, and a tailgate equipped with a backup camera. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 This ultra-slim vacuum is another AD favorite for its versatility mopping and vacuuming on either carpets or hardwoods, with an additional LED headlight for additional visibility. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for headlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlight
  1. lighting
  2. flashlight
  3. lantern
  4. candle
  5. floodlight
  6. streetlight
  7. chandelier
  8. light bulb
Noun
  • The open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Move the driver's seat back and use a flashlight to look beneath the lower dashboard.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These lanterns weren’t particularly bright, though, meaning that after-dark collisions and near-misses were common.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Muluk Spa is relatively compact with serene treatment rooms illuminated by flickering candle-like lights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • It was supposed to be a fun day of candle-making for group members like Grace Indiano.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • The notes included references to the crime scene that may not have been public at the time they were sent, including details about the location of Guthrie's Apple Watch and the smashed floodlight in her backyard.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Another detail noted that a floodlight on the back porch was out.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of floodlight
Noun
  • The driver then hit a large landscape boulder and collided with the base of a streetlight on the east side of the service road, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • The average repair time for a streetlight was one year, bureau officials said in February.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of streetlight
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The venue’s interior is dark and opulent, with details in black, gold, and emerald green illuminated by mirrors and crystal chandeliers.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • Villasana notes that smart light bulbs, specifically, were her favorite dorm room purchase.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • Colors The majority of flame light bulbs come in a reddish-yellow hue designed to mimic a real flame.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of light bulb

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