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
Lighting is a key component of any room of the home, and Luckett finds that the right lamps can truly transform a dining space.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
At the time these stones were fashioned, light was often provided by candlelight or gas lamps and lapidaries, or gem cutters, did everything by hand, meaning that their work was not always perfectly symmetrical.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
The lamps also accentuated the covert connection with the Berlin exhibition, because the Löwenbrücke is very close to the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, an open-air display of streetlamps in the Tiergarten.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Unique vintage lamps will become focal points in homes next year—especially for those wanting more layered spaces.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Solar Power to the Amazonian People Many riverside communities throughout the Amazon basin lack access to electricity and often depend on polluting kerosene lamps and diesel generators for light and power.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In this space, a light color palette that reflects sea and sky is incorporated in the furniture, porcelain lamps, drapes, and area rug.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The season transforms the city’s historic streets into something out of a snow globe—brick row houses dusted in white, gas lamps flickering through the early dusk, and the smell of soul-warming seafood chowder drifting from restaurants in the Seaport area.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
At the time these stones were fashioned, light was often provided by candlelight or gas lamps and lapidaries, or gem cutters, did everything by hand, meaning that their work was not always perfectly symmetrical.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
The lamps also accentuated the covert connection with the Berlin exhibition, because the Löwenbrücke is very close to the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, an open-air display of streetlamps in the Tiergarten.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Unique vintage lamps will become focal points in homes next year—especially for those wanting more layered spaces.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Solar Power to the Amazonian People Many riverside communities throughout the Amazon basin lack access to electricity and often depend on polluting kerosene lamps and diesel generators for light and power.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In this space, a light color palette that reflects sea and sky is incorporated in the furniture, porcelain lamps, drapes, and area rug.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The season transforms the city’s historic streets into something out of a snow globe—brick row houses dusted in white, gas lamps flickering through the early dusk, and the smell of soul-warming seafood chowder drifting from restaurants in the Seaport area.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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