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
Nine Edmonton players have lit the lamp at least three times, compared to seven through two rounds last year.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Bertrand’s decency is given substance by her cozy home, golden with the glow of lamps while everything else is an institutional gray.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Use cable ties to secure any dangling cords from lamps, computers, TVs or other electronics.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The heat lamp is focused on Juan Soto in Queens right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Bertrand’s decency is given substance by her cozy home, golden with the glow of lamps while everything else is an institutional gray.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Use cable ties to secure any dangling cords from lamps, computers, TVs or other electronics.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The heat lamp is focused on Juan Soto in Queens right now.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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When light strikes the interface between two materials with different refractive indices—such as glass and air—some of the light is reflected while the rest is transmitted through the material.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Lighting a candle or playing soft music can enhance the atmosphere.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Visibility matters: Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
Noun
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On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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