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illuminants

noun

plural of illuminant
as in lamps
something that provides illumination at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for illuminants
  1. lamps
  2. lights
  3. candles
Noun
  • They are finally revealed as the head-lamps of a gang of thieves, robbing a church, caught closer up, their faces occasionally emerging from the gloom.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lamps
Noun
  • There's a hole-in-the-wall vibe with neon lights, bar seats, arcade-y vintage decor, and lower counter seats towards the back.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tesla placed a dedicated Stop button between the dome lights.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of lights
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
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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