as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle
carried a lantern to the barn
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Recent Examples of lantern
Finally, add some outdoor lighting, whether lanterns or simple string lights, to warm up and enliven the deck for evening entertainment.
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
But on a recent afternoon, in the basement reading room, Joshua Cochran, the library’s curator of American history, reached into one of a dozen archival boxes loaded on a cart and carefully unwrapped a humbler item — a paper cup imprinted with the image of Paul Revere’s lantern.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
For additional sources of light, pack candles, a battery or solar lantern, and waterproof lighters.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The trail focuses primarily on the Revolutionary War era, taking visitors past Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church, where lanterns once signaled British troop movements.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
But on a recent afternoon, in the basement reading room, Joshua Cochran, the library’s curator of American history, reached into one of a dozen archival boxes loaded on a cart and carefully unwrapped a humbler item — a paper cup imprinted with the image of Paul Revere’s lantern.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
For additional sources of light, pack candles, a battery or solar lantern, and waterproof lighters.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
The trail focuses primarily on the Revolutionary War era, taking visitors past Paul Revere’s House and the Old North Church, where lanterns once signaled British troop movements.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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There’s a candle in the room where his father was found.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Be proactive about keeping mosquitoes at bay with a large, multi-wick citronella candle around the party area or on top of each table.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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The outages are impacting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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