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
But the stone lanterns on the wayside were reminders that walkers passed through long before these paths were paved with asphalt.
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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
The two-day celebration will have lion and dragon dancers, lantern parades, martial arts performances, a children’s activity area, vendors selling Asian food and live music.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy craft cocktails at the swim-up bar, take their meals in shaded dining areas lit by rattan lanterns, and rest in cabana-like alcoves on plush day beds decorated with handcrafted textiles.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
The two-day celebration will have lion and dragon dancers, lantern parades, martial arts performances, a children’s activity area, vendors selling Asian food and live music.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy craft cocktails at the swim-up bar, take their meals in shaded dining areas lit by rattan lanterns, and rest in cabana-like alcoves on plush day beds decorated with handcrafted textiles.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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That payday included a $50 million bonus and average annual salary of $27 million, according to Spotrac. Sasaki, like Ohtani, left millions of dollars on the table by switching sides of the Pacific Ocean before blowing out 25 candles.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to the brand, the gown is enhanced with a clam basque inspired by an Alberto Giacometti lamp from the Maison archive.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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