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
Look out for friendly ghosts and pumpkin pals peeking out from ceramic figurines, skeleton throw pillows, and cat lamps.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Start with Accessories Use interchangeable pieces like colorful placemats, candleholders and candlesticks, salt and pepper mills, and even those trendy and oh-so-cute rechargeable lamps as your base.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The key was to teach the subjects that lit my own lamp.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
From about $1,024 Lighting: Chia-Ying Lee for Lodes Random Stick
Imagined by Taiwanese designer Chia-Ying Lee for Lodes, the Random Stick is an elegant interpretation of the humble suspension lamp.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Start with Accessories Use interchangeable pieces like colorful placemats, candleholders and candlesticks, salt and pepper mills, and even those trendy and oh-so-cute rechargeable lamps as your base.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The key was to teach the subjects that lit my own lamp.
—Hazlitt, 11 June 2025
From about $1,024 Lighting: Chia-Ying Lee for Lodes Random Stick
Imagined by Taiwanese designer Chia-Ying Lee for Lodes, the Random Stick is an elegant interpretation of the humble suspension lamp.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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The celebrated Scottish film and screen actor, who was regarded as one of the brightest lights of his generation, died at the age of 40 from AIDS in 1990, and asked that the cause of his death be publicized to promote awareness and acceptance of the illness.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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And yet the boundary between death and life, between this world and another, was blurring for both of us in the gray light of London, and my mother’s underlying fear of returning to Kolkata must have been instilling fears in me.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Traditional pieces sit alongside more modern furnishings, lighting fixtures, and art.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Even if on private property in an unincorporated area, there are rules civilians must follow with lighting and exploding fireworks.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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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
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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
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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