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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Add simple taper candles for mood lighting; vintage-style lamps with warm-toned bulbs are also a good choice.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025 -
And even if the weather outside is frightful, the deck’s heat lamps and natural gas fire tables feel delightful as guests sip from Balistreri’s extensive wine list or cheers with a cocktail during the month of December.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Plus, tribal council is dark — there aren’t big lights, it’s only lit by fire.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The shades are pulled all the way down lest the lights of a passing car creep in through the bottom of the window.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Lighting candles in dorms pose a fire risk, but college students can still enjoy candles with this candle warmer lamp.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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