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
Grab some candles, a luminary and a lantern.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.
—James Ward, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Chinese street fairs in Moscow People sampled Chinese cuisine from stalls and strolled along snowy streets decorated with red lanterns and dragons as two weeks of events got underway Monday at various venues in the Russian capital.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Children carry lanterns around the neighborhood at night to mark the end of the celebration.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.
—James Ward, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Chinese street fairs in Moscow People sampled Chinese cuisine from stalls and strolled along snowy streets decorated with red lanterns and dragons as two weeks of events got underway Monday at various venues in the Russian capital.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Children carry lanterns around the neighborhood at night to mark the end of the celebration.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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Housed in a pretty floral container, this candle is the perfect size for a bedroom or bathroom and adds a little touch of springtime to any space.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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When cleaning is complete, light an odor-removing candle, kick back and relish in your accomplishment.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Millions of Americans, in other words, could find themselves in a continuous tumble off a cliff, without the flashlight.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choe explains that concentrations of hot vapor can build up if left next to halogen lamps or on warm surfaces.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene Street lamps mingle with towering buildings, elevated above the noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The 144 rooms (including 15 suites) lean into a soft, romantic palette—think rose and blush tones, curved sofas, sculptural lighting, and marble baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Creating thoughtful storage, lighting and task areas can make a huge difference in adding efficiency to a chore.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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