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
How Often To Clean Light Fixtures Lightly dust lamps, sconces, and other easy-to-reach light fixtures every two weeks at a minimum to prevent dust from accumulating.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Inevitably there will be impromptu photo shoots next to the most photographed work in LACMA’s collection, Urban Light, the series of street lamps that acts as catnip to tourists and influencers.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
From its large collection of beer steins and antlers in its bar to the colorful glow of the Tiffany lamps hanging through, Jack Pandl’s is still loaded with Old-World charm more than a century after opening its doors.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These bedside tables also quietly infuse the bedroom with some interior design personality by way of their accessories (think decorative table lamps, catchall trays, or high-design alarm clocks).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Bell recommends drawing or removing the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible and adding lamps where needed.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Choe explains that concentrations of hot vapor can build up if left next to halogen lamps or on warm surfaces.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Consider playing with sconces, table lamps, and overhead lights.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Inevitably there will be impromptu photo shoots next to the most photographed work in LACMA’s collection, Urban Light, the series of street lamps that acts as catnip to tourists and influencers.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
From its large collection of beer steins and antlers in its bar to the colorful glow of the Tiffany lamps hanging through, Jack Pandl’s is still loaded with Old-World charm more than a century after opening its doors.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The rooms The rooms carry the InterContinental’s signature sleek aesthetic, featuring warm wood, gold and cream accents, elegant reading lamps, and modern art adorning the walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
These bedside tables also quietly infuse the bedroom with some interior design personality by way of their accessories (think decorative table lamps, catchall trays, or high-design alarm clocks).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Bell recommends drawing or removing the curtains to let in as much natural light as possible and adding lamps where needed.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Choe explains that concentrations of hot vapor can build up if left next to halogen lamps or on warm surfaces.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Consider playing with sconces, table lamps, and overhead lights.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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That doesn’t mean there’s a danger the lights will go out, Pereira said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 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
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“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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