Thesaurus results for KLIEG LIGHT

klieg light

noun

variants or kleig light

Definition of klieg light

as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of klieg light Payton was meant for a blue blood organization like the Broncos, suited for the klieg lights. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2025 But only half of the leaders surveyed feel comfortable communicating their progress publicly, resulting in many companies shrinking away from making public sustainability statements amid intensifying political and public klieg lights. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025 The Oscars have always been Hollywood’s most glamorous therapy session, where the industry lays bare its collective psyche under the klieg lights of the red carpet. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025 By 2012, large IRAs began to attract scrutiny, falling under the klieg lights of presidential politics. — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 24 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for klieg light

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Noun

Yet to me, that history of my grandmother’s single light bulb and low bill is more than a relic of early electrification.

— Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.

— Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of light bulb

Noun

The authors concluded by noting the research potential of revisiting other early technologies using the tools of modern materials science, such as vacuum tubes, arc lamps, and early X-ray tubes.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Jan. 2026
The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.

— Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

Definition of arc lamp

Noun

The law prohibits the sale and distribution of screw-base and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Restrictions on pin-base compact fluorescent and linear fluorescent lamps are set to begin in 2027.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026

Definition of fluorescent lamp

Noun

Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.

— James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Definition of incandescent lamp

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Big silk screens protected the main cast to ensure clear audio and lighting.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The Canadian hemlock wood looks clean and substantial, and the heating panels, wiring, controls, lighting, and speakers are all neatly integrated.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj has a boutique store and café here; two of my other favorite studios to browse (and buy from) are those of cult lifestyle brand LRNCE, and candle-maker Côté Bougie.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
The experience concludes with a performance from dancers in traditional garb and a candle lighting signifying the union between Panamanian and French cultures (Sofitel’s homeland).

— DeMarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

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Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
By the mid- to late 2000s—accelerated by the global financial crisis—data governance was thrust into the executive spotlight.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of spotlight

Noun

When Kiara is tied to an anchor and dropped into the middle of the ocean, her friends locate her using a phone flashlight and in plenty of time to keep her from drowning.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Swipe down for a quick menu of common features, including airplane mode, the flashlight, settings, and the water lock.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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