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
For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Ahead, 12 cordless lamps that deserve an invite to your next aperitivo hour.
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Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Instead of crowding the nightstands with table lamps, hang wall sconces or pendant lights to make the room feel lighter and more open.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Olive & June and OPI also sell complete gel systems with curing lamps included.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
María Gutiérrez, a resident of the Chacao suburb of the capital, recalls rushing out into the street in a panic when the first tremor hit, causing objects like lamps and televisions to fall in her home.
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Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
And with so many tech devices now charging this way, USB ports are becoming more common on bedside lamps and wall outlets.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Ahead, 12 cordless lamps that deserve an invite to your next aperitivo hour.
—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Instead of crowding the nightstands with table lamps, hang wall sconces or pendant lights to make the room feel lighter and more open.
—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Olive & June and OPI also sell complete gel systems with curing lamps included.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
María Gutiérrez, a resident of the Chacao suburb of the capital, recalls rushing out into the street in a panic when the first tremor hit, causing objects like lamps and televisions to fall in her home.
—
Julio Blanca,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
And with so many tech devices now charging this way, USB ports are becoming more common on bedside lamps and wall outlets.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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And the quickest way to do that is to actually get you in the office and under those fluorescent lights.
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
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.
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“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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