as in lamps
something that provides illumination
at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available
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Lighting is a key component of any room of the home, and Luckett finds that the right lamps can truly transform a dining space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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Like, the whole cockpit was lit up — lights, sirens.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Illuminants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuminants. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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