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
Cordless lamps should be used in tandem with other forms of lighting.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Wednesday, Edmonton fans had barely finished singing their Oh Canada anthem a capella (full-throated and lovely) when the lamp lit just 66 seconds into the game on Draisaitl’s snap shot in close, after Sergei Bobrovsky deflected but could not glove the prior shot.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Everywhere, Moroccan lamps cast a warm glow that enhance the dramatic sunsets.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
For a small terrarium with three plants on her desk in her windowless office, Tuttle outfits an adjustable desk lamp with an LED bulb and places it 6 to 12 inches from the plants.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Wednesday, Edmonton fans had barely finished singing their Oh Canada anthem a capella (full-throated and lovely) when the lamp lit just 66 seconds into the game on Draisaitl’s snap shot in close, after Sergei Bobrovsky deflected but could not glove the prior shot.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Everywhere, Moroccan lamps cast a warm glow that enhance the dramatic sunsets.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
For a small terrarium with three plants on her desk in her windowless office, Tuttle outfits an adjustable desk lamp with an LED bulb and places it 6 to 12 inches from the plants.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Unlike dark matter, ordinary matter emits light in various wavelengths, which allow it to easily be seen.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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In a town like NYC, one had better master the art of performing well under the bright lights.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The private pilot’s license does qualify Bedford to fly several types of planes in various weather and lighting conditions, Politico noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Most of his meetings with the press involve cameras and lighting equipment.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
Noun
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That included bringing baby oil, lubricant, condoms, candles, liquor, and arranging room service for extra towels, sheets, and water.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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Local vendors offered everything from books to handmade candles and jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Speakers in the Headlights Concept AMG GT XX features exterior speakers housed in the car's headlights, using the headlight housing as the speaker enclosure.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There's a powerful headlight and braking tail-light combo, plus funky colored strip lights that can be customized through a mobile app.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Officers pursued, finding a ballistic vest, handgun magazines, a flashlight, face mask and Beretta 92 9mm pistol along the way.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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The suspect in the case, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was dressed like a cop, complete with a black tactical vest, and carried a flashlight as an officer would do, according to an affidavit filed in federal court and written by special agent Terry Getsch of the FBI.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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