as in lamps
something that provides illumination
at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available
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Noun
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Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Horse motifs abound throughout textiles and lamps in the little girl’s room, reflecting the fiery spirit of the lunar year to come.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, in 2023, the lights were shut off after years of environmental wear.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the fracas after the final buzzer didn’t dim the lights as the Hawks secured their 10th straight win.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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