as in light
something that provides illumination
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Recent Examples of lamp
The researchers also demonstrated its practical application by using it to control smart home appliances, such as turning an air conditioner and a lamp on and off through voice commands.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The grounds crews can work on the grass sections in tight quarters underneath the concourses and get grow lamps on them even when they’re retracted.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The bedrooms are fine, although unfortunately both interior-facing, so maybe consider getting some extra lamps.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025
People light candles, lamps and firecrackers to symbolize good triumphing over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The grounds crews can work on the grass sections in tight quarters underneath the concourses and get grow lamps on them even when they’re retracted.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The bedrooms are fine, although unfortunately both interior-facing, so maybe consider getting some extra lamps.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2025
People light candles, lamps and firecrackers to symbolize good triumphing over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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The game was delayed by at least 10 minutes as several main lights in the arena wouldn’t turn on.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her mission is to be an example of overcoming adversity, reminding the world that true success comes from working with love, respect, and shining without dimming the light of others.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Admirers can switch between nine lighting modes, including warm white and multicolor hues, as well as flickering and flashing light shows.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The lighting design with hues of pinks, blues, and violet, are impeccable by David Lander, making sure the changes are sharp but not intrusive to the character’s world.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp lighting to symbolize light over darkness and good over evil.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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For more of the best fall candle picks from Better Homes & Gardens, check out similar options below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The image revealed the car brutally smashed up, missing its right headlight and with its bumper hanging off.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Spencer made a U-turn and pursued the vehicle, flashing his headlights and blaring his horn.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The flashlight has a combined total output of 1,100 lumens.—
Ben Coxworth
October 17,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect hayrides, line dancing, carnival games, rubber duck races, spooky experiments and a flashlight pumpkin walk.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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