Thesaurus results for LANTERN

lantern

noun

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 Other highlights, like an outdoor shower, a charcoal grill, antique brass lanterns, and a clawfoot tub, make this a memorable stay—plus, Provincetown’s restaurants, galleries, and nightlife are minutes away. —

Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026 Legend has it that the residents snuffed out their candles and strategically hung lanterns high in trees around the community so the enemy would think the buildings were on a hill and the canons would miss their targets in the early morning darkness. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 Framed by wrought-iron balconies and illuminated by the warm glow of copper gas lanterns, the courtyard centers around a custom fountain and a wood-burning fireplace. —

Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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Noun

The wood shelves in this bathroom bring a sense of warmth to the space, especially when decorated with a candle, plant, and bath essentials.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
Each candle in the collection carries deep personal meaning for the Today anchor, representing a piece of his story in both loss and triumph through hard seasons of life.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 May 2026