klieg lights

noun

variants or kleig lights
plural of klieg light
as in light bulbs

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  1. light bulbs
  2. candles
  3. headlights
  4. spotlights
  5. chandeliers
  6. lanterns
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the light bulbs in our apartment were mysteriously flickering.
    — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When indoors in the evening, dim the lights and use warm light bulbs rather than overhead and blue lighting.
    — Randy J. Nelson, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of light bulbs
Noun
  • 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
Definition of candles
Noun
  • Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of headlights
Noun
  • Nighttime color quality was good, but the camera needs the white spotlights to capture color video.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Voters must also agree, on an honor system, to watch every film in a category before casting a ballot, while the Academy spotlights emerging, diverse and international filmmakers on its social channels and in the museum.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of spotlights
Noun
  • Within the terminal, each PS suite has a different vibe (mine was pink), complete with nods to the beach and vintage touches, including palm tree wallpaper and capiz shell chandeliers.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Plaza’s storied Grand Ballroom, with its glittering crystal chandeliers and intricate gold detailing, provided a suitably opulent setting for the occasion.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of chandeliers
Noun
  • Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of lanterns
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“Klieg lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klieg%20lights. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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