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
From a cinematography perspective, that means controlling shadows and light so that there aren’t multiple shadows or multiple kinds of light — the dread combination of a fluorescent bulb and a heat lamp, for example — in the shot, to make everything look clear and single-sourced.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
The Maple Leafs fought back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to force overtime in Game 4, but a shot by Jake Sanderson through traffic lit the lamp and extended the Senators' season.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Nearly three hours after the final whistle, Walton Breck Road, which runs behind the Kop, was still closed to traffic due to the sheer volume of people with many clambering up railings, lamp posts or onto nearby roofs to gain the best possible vantage point as the beer flowed.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Coastal homes are the perfect properties to incorporate these weather-resistant, cylindrical lamp post lights with opal glass.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
The Maple Leafs fought back from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to force overtime in Game 4, but a shot by Jake Sanderson through traffic lit the lamp and extended the Senators' season.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Nearly three hours after the final whistle, Walton Breck Road, which runs behind the Kop, was still closed to traffic due to the sheer volume of people with many clambering up railings, lamp posts or onto nearby roofs to gain the best possible vantage point as the beer flowed.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Coastal homes are the perfect properties to incorporate these weather-resistant, cylindrical lamp post lights with opal glass.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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In this light, losing one’s memory is tantamount to losing one’s sense of self.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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As darkness descends, Galapagos sharks circle the ship, flitting in and out of the light in search of a meal.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a marble bench, where most of the play’s action occurs, and the gorgeous lighting design by Masha Tsimring, along with elements like rain, snow, mist and fog, offer a sense of time passing.—
Chad Jones,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Seatbelts ensured drivers were protected, while headlights improved visibility significantly.—
Fredrik Nilsson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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