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
Guest bedrooms continue the theme with bamboo accents, floral layers, and vintage lamps, many sourced from Etsy, while wallpaper and textiles from Sister Parish Design tie everything together.
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Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Copper reading lamps dot the tables.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
With exposure to heat lamps and access to plenty of food, the turtles grew quickly, the zoo says.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Steps away, a main reception room offers privacy, palm tree lamps, a white sofa and armchairs positioned towards the terrace with sea views.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Remove any dust and cobwebs from the ceiling, walls, fans, and corners of the room before moving on to dusting the shelves, picture frames, lamps, and other decorations.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The items range from Greek and Roman statues to smaller objects like coins, lamps, and ceramic vessels.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
While their in-house line offers more streamlined picks, like gallery scones and ceramic table lamps, their designer lines are a chance to find something that mirrors your own style personalities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Copper reading lamps dot the tables.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
With exposure to heat lamps and access to plenty of food, the turtles grew quickly, the zoo says.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Steps away, a main reception room offers privacy, palm tree lamps, a white sofa and armchairs positioned towards the terrace with sea views.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Remove any dust and cobwebs from the ceiling, walls, fans, and corners of the room before moving on to dusting the shelves, picture frames, lamps, and other decorations.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
The items range from Greek and Roman statues to smaller objects like coins, lamps, and ceramic vessels.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
While their in-house line offers more streamlined picks, like gallery scones and ceramic table lamps, their designer lines are a chance to find something that mirrors your own style personalities.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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Gemini will also be able to answer questions about the vehicle’s status, including warning lights and cargo capacity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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With the birds nesting on a light pole above the field, the school couldn't turn on the lights for late-night games.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
12 May 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
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“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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