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
Some of the tools used in cognitive behavioral therapy include light therapy lamps, wake-up lights and sound machines.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Outdoor-grade string lights that are installed in threaded hooks will require little to no attention from you, while rechargeable lamps will need to be brought inside periodically and plugged in.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
There are no tables or lamps in the way.
—Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Videos online showed Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lamps, shattering windows and attacking taxi cabs.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Beyond these, there is something from nearly every chapter of Soft-Geometry’s practice, including tables, lamps, chairs, and mirrors.
—Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Dim electric lamps serve as the source of light these days; back then, only oil lamps were available.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Task lighting, such as table lamps or wall sconces, will provide just enough brightness for solo activities like reading or journaling.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Outdoor-grade string lights that are installed in threaded hooks will require little to no attention from you, while rechargeable lamps will need to be brought inside periodically and plugged in.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
There are no tables or lamps in the way.
—Ciara McCarthy 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Videos online showed Knicks fans stomping on Citi Bikes, climbing street lamps, shattering windows and attacking taxi cabs.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Beyond these, there is something from nearly every chapter of Soft-Geometry’s practice, including tables, lamps, chairs, and mirrors.
—Aditi Sharma, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2026
Dim electric lamps serve as the source of light these days; back then, only oil lamps were available.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Rectangular lamps were fixed at regular intervals between the pillars, and green metal railings lined the gaps to keep people from falling into the water.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Task lighting, such as table lamps or wall sconces, will provide just enough brightness for solo activities like reading or journaling.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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Most exciting perhaps is how intuitive the lights are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Plus, tribal council is dark — there aren’t big lights, it’s only lit by fire.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
16 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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