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Recent Examples of klieg light
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.
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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
With college football’s klieg lights trained on playoff expansion, NIL sanity, revenue sharing and the fast-approaching season — kickoff is just two weeks away — a small group of administrators is planning to overhaul the way the sport goes about its business.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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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
With college football’s klieg lights trained on playoff expansion, NIL sanity, revenue sharing and the fast-approaching season — kickoff is just two weeks away — a small group of administrators is planning to overhaul the way the sport goes about its business.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for klieg light
Noun
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With plenty of surface area for your alarm clock and current read, this nightstand features a round light bulb that rests in a slight divot.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Attention should also be paid to curtains, mirrors, lampshades and light bulbs that tend to gather dust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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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
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Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
6 Sep. 2024
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Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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This fuzzy star is the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of hydrogen gas lit up like a fluorescent lamp by young stars gravitationally born inside it.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
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Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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The rooms The 144 rooms (including 15 suites) lean into a soft, romantic palette—think rose and blush tones, curved sofas, sculptural lighting, and marble baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Creating thoughtful storage, lighting and task areas can make a huge difference in adding efficiency to a chore.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Housed in a pretty floral container, this candle is the perfect size for a bedroom or bathroom and adds a little touch of springtime to any space.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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When cleaning is complete, light an odor-removing candle, kick back and relish in your accomplishment.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a series of news updates and exclusive, in-depth stories, the Idaho Statesman turns a spotlight onto the problems of traffic and transportation as the Boise area's population keeps growing.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans, in other words, could find themselves in a continuous tumble off a cliff, without the flashlight.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Klieg light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klieg%20light. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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