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
Visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may continue using portable gas or propane stoves, lanterns and similar devices equipped with a shut-off valve if they are operated at least 3 feet from combustible materials.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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Made with a premium plant wax blend and a natural-fiber wick, this candle delivers a strong fragrance that keeps your home smelling fresh for up to 150 hours.
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Using a drum stick that the women had in their car and his own flashlight, Jackson was able to pry the kitten from behind the engine lift it to safety.
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Rinderknecht then used his phone flashlight to walk up a trail to a small clearing at the top of the hill called Hidden Buddha.
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For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
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Denmark, which marked new temperature records on Saturday, recorded 1,156 lighting strikes by Sunday morning, according to public broadcaster DR.
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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