headlights

noun

plural of headlight
as in floodlights

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Recent Examples of headlights Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlights
  1. candles
  2. lanterns
  3. spotlights
  4. light bulbs
  5. chandeliers
  6. candelabra
  7. lamps
  8. lighthouses
Noun
  • The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
    — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of candles
Noun
  • Luminary lanterns transform from flat to festive in seconds, creating a warm, inviting glow for any occasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • His Akari series, which would total more than 200 models in all, stripped the lanterns of any writing and most of their color, stood them on thin metal stands, and replaced the oil lamps and candles that illuminated them with electric bulbs.
    — Natalia Torija, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • The crew switched on spotlights to mimic the glare of the blast.
    — Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Nighttime color quality was good, but the camera needs the white spotlights to capture color video.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of spotlights
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the light bulbs in our apartment were mysteriously flickering.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When indoors in the evening, dim the lights and use warm light bulbs rather than overhead and blue lighting.
    — Randy J. Nelson, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of light bulbs
Noun
  • Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Plaza’s storied Grand Ballroom, with its glittering crystal chandeliers and intricate gold detailing, provided a suitably opulent setting for the occasion.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of chandeliers
Noun
  • And perhaps as a reaction to our hyper-digital lives, candlesticks and candelabra are interior catnip right now.
    — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The kids rounded out their group costume, with 3-year-old Phoenix dressed as the candelabra, Lumière, while 2-year-old London dressed up as Chip, the teacup.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of candelabra
Noun
  • Avoid keeping lamps in the kitchen or near open windows where dust and grease can accumulate quickly.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The poem opens with Nicks describing the beauty of the early mornings, including her dog, Lily, her lamps, and her drapes.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lamps
Noun
  • Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Travelers can watch whales, hike mountain and coastal trails, see historic lighthouses, and visit the 375-million-year-old Percé Rock.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighthouses

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“Headlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headlights. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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