as in lamps
something that provides illumination
at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available
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This is a contemporary take on the traditional lamps that the Japanese place outside their homes, but also an ode to the original Tiffany lamp at the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The geometric lines of the table are tempered with the organic, landscape painting and sculptural lamps and bowl.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Genesis continues to be the pinnacle of luxury SUV design featuring a double cross-hatch grille, wrap-around LED lights, and inside, jewel-like center console controls.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beneath the hum of fluorescent lights, Juvenile pauses mid-negotiation, flips his camera, and offers a grin that feels equal parts fatherly pride and rap-legend cool.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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