as in lights
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 lamps
Colors and shapes from tiles, fabrics, Moroccan lamps and hanging plants saturate the place.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Candles, Christmas décor, plants, throw pillows, lamps, and more make Taylor’s Mercantile a treasure trove of gifts–for others or yourself.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sentimentalist offers a range of rattan furniture, teak tables, accent pillows, lamps and baskets adorned with a serene white and blue color palette.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At night, by the light of kerosene lamps, his family printed labels and bottled the product.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
All the decorative details, from the burl wood headboards, curved armchairs or sofas, retro tiled bathrooms and alabaster suspension lamps, thoughtfully whisk guests to another time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Beneath a soaring wooden ceiling hung with a trio of dramatically oversize string lamps, Turner softened the blues and dialed up the tactile richness, establishing a more mature, cosseting mood.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Candles, Christmas décor, plants, throw pillows, lamps, and more make Taylor’s Mercantile a treasure trove of gifts–for others or yourself.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sentimentalist offers a range of rattan furniture, teak tables, accent pillows, lamps and baskets adorned with a serene white and blue color palette.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At night, by the light of kerosene lamps, his family printed labels and bottled the product.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
All the decorative details, from the burl wood headboards, curved armchairs or sofas, retro tiled bathrooms and alabaster suspension lamps, thoughtfully whisk guests to another time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Beneath a soaring wooden ceiling hung with a trio of dramatically oversize string lamps, Turner softened the blues and dialed up the tactile richness, establishing a more mature, cosseting mood.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.
—Julian Camejo, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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On her wish list this year, there are string lights for $20 and a glass birdbath for $35.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The lights around the ballpark flash on and off while the music blares, moments before Miller turns the lights off on whichever unfortunate hitters have to face him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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