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
The ceiling fans, wicker chairs, ceramic lamps?
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Smaller items are also available at bargain prices, including forks for 10 cents, luggage racks for $8, drink dispensers for $10 and lamps for $10.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The setup features rows of pizza in every form, plus pasta, salad, breadsticks and dessert, all under steady heat lamps.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
There, these functional artworks — from clerical vestments and altar cloths to lamps, reliquaries and vessels for the performance of the Mass — made distant European rulers present in the liturgical life of Christianity’s most sacred site.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Ours featured an enormous (and very comfy) bed with a rattan headboard, tasteful brass lamps, a plush green velvet armchair and a writing desk with views out over the camellia trees.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Last Minute Leprechaun Tricks Overturn some of the furniture or move notable items such as lamps or pictures out of their normal places.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
From lamps and plates to paintings and books, the selection is vast and seemingly never-ending.
—Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Adding bedside and table lamps, wall sconces, and even floor lamps will provide greater control over the lighting source.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Smaller items are also available at bargain prices, including forks for 10 cents, luggage racks for $8, drink dispensers for $10 and lamps for $10.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The setup features rows of pizza in every form, plus pasta, salad, breadsticks and dessert, all under steady heat lamps.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
There, these functional artworks — from clerical vestments and altar cloths to lamps, reliquaries and vessels for the performance of the Mass — made distant European rulers present in the liturgical life of Christianity’s most sacred site.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Ours featured an enormous (and very comfy) bed with a rattan headboard, tasteful brass lamps, a plush green velvet armchair and a writing desk with views out over the camellia trees.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
Last Minute Leprechaun Tricks Overturn some of the furniture or move notable items such as lamps or pictures out of their normal places.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
From lamps and plates to paintings and books, the selection is vast and seemingly never-ending.
—Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Adding bedside and table lamps, wall sconces, and even floor lamps will provide greater control over the lighting source.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Airport security camera video shows a convoy of emergency vehicles traveling across the tarmac with their lights flashing in the moments before the plane lands, according to a recording of the video shared online.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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