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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Colors and shapes from tiles, fabrics, Moroccan lamps and hanging plants saturate the place.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the shadows of the glowing blue police lights, bystanders embraced one another across from the crime scene.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Solar stake lights along walkways or steps add both safety and style without any wiring.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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