Thesaurus results for LANTERN

lantern

noun

Definition of lantern

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 These lanterns weren’t particularly bright, though, meaning that after-dark collisions and near-misses were common. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Water Lantern Festival Enjoy music, food and activities at the Water Lantern Festival, and then personalize your lantern with a message or intention and connect with people around you. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The moon hangs over Kizingoni Beach, like a lantern above the Indian Ocean. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Reading on night trains has always been a refuge for travelers; in motion, a book could be shelter, could be comfort, a lantern, as Walter Benjamin said. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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While sharing her beauty secrets with Vogue, the Bollywood star sets the mood by lighting a Dolce & Gabbana candle.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Both fragrances will be available in a variety of Bath & Body Works products such as body cream, body wash, fragrance mist and a 3-wick candle, among other products.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Adaptive brightness smoothly adjusts the display based on the ambient lighting, and while the original Ultra is bright enough to read even in direct sunlight, the boost is welcome in harsh conditions and when using the watch as a flashlight.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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The report states Hackett faces charges of improper display of tags, a restriction on vehicle lamps, no seat belt, purchase or possession of alcohol by a minor and refusal to submit to arrest.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Few stories are as closely associated with the Middle East as Aladdin's magic lamp.

— Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

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