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
What’s more, many modern desk lamps have attractive contemporary styling and useful features, including various light settings and USB charging ports.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
In one cavernous room, chairs, barstools, halogen lamps, and storage units have been stacked atop one another, as if someone had been trying to erect a barricade—but who, or what, is being kept at bay?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
The newest offerings replicate the effect of chrome powder with no mess and no LED lamp required.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The developers utilize the city's darkness perfectly, creating jaw-dropping lighting effects from street lamps, neon signs, and rainfall.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
In one cavernous room, chairs, barstools, halogen lamps, and storage units have been stacked atop one another, as if someone had been trying to erect a barricade—but who, or what, is being kept at bay?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
The newest offerings replicate the effect of chrome powder with no mess and no LED lamp required.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The developers utilize the city's darkness perfectly, creating jaw-dropping lighting effects from street lamps, neon signs, and rainfall.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Beach villas are A-frame with soaring ceilings and sculptural pendant lights that look like the shells that line the beach in front.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The show has always affected a devil-may-care attitude, but in previous seasons, less-wearying — not to say light or uplifting — moments came up as a result of the chemistry between the young ensemble.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
Noun
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At Eau Bar during early sunset, spring for a poolside lounger to catch a soul-stirring ceremony of bodu beru drummers walking the edge of a circular infinity pool, torch-lighting a fire ring backed by a fading horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Always unplug electric candle warmers, space heaters, and similar devices when not in use to avoid fire hazards.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
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These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Law enforcement noted her 2005 GMC Yukon had significant damage, including a smashed headlight and broken windshield, matching debris at the crash site.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Had a lot of fun behind the scenes with this flashlight (above)!—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Early in 2025, YSmart embarked on a Kickstarter campaign for a versatile micro-flashlight called the Bullet2.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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