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
No trim, surface, picture frame, vase, or lamp goes unnoticed in this North Carolina mountain cottage, where a distinct color palette and a strong undercurrent of whimsy tie together each room in Elizabeth and Alex Brooks’ home.
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Swapping harsh overhead lighting for layered lamps creates a cozy, elevated atmosphere.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Swapping harsh overhead lighting for layered lamps creates a cozy, elevated atmosphere.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Lamps can also create a more relaxed atmosphere in the evenings, when bright overhead lights often feel too harsh.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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All of which casts the UFC fights for America's 250th birthday in a different light, says Zelizer.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Warm lighting enhances natural materials, brings out the richness of colors, and helps rooms feel more comfortable from dawn to dusk.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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There’s random rough-sawn wood on the kitchen ceiling, a deer head hanging in the living room, and different styles of lighting in every room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This isn't the first time that ALDI has released an icon candle of its own.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The family dramas and professional scheming can’t hold a candle to Succession.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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When Mark Hortman answered the door, Boelter shined a flashlight into his eyes and said there had been shots fired.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2026
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Rinderknecht then used his phone flashlight to walk up a trail to a small clearing at the top of the hill called Hidden Buddha.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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