Thesaurus results for LAMP

lamp

noun

ˈlamp

Definition of lamp

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 Pizza Hut has reintroduced its iconic Tiffany lamps at more than 150 locations, and demand has spilled well beyond the dining room. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 The most popular seller is parkviewandbarn, who lists the lamps as reproductions made to match those used in actual Pizza Hut restaurants. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026 Kiefer, who started as the restaurant’s lawyer, told me, referring to a category of upscale hangouts, decorated with potted plants and Tiffany lamps, that were meant to facilitate yuppie courtship. — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Modern reproductions and vintage Tiffany lamps for sale through dealers and online marketplaces let homeowners borrow the color, warm glow and statement-making quality of Tiffany without owning an authentic Tiffany Studios piece. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp

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Cameramen raced around hectically setting up lights and checking shots as choreographers ran through fight sequences and a prop team worked out how to hoist a net that would later restrain a hostage.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The Crucial Differentiator Unlike intranasal light devices, Brainlume does not require any kind of insertion, nasal or otherwise.

— William Jones, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of light

Noun

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

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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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Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

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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