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 items include a beaded lantern, a large, dark wood chain, and a vase that appears to be rusted through.
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Thomas hid wires from the hanging lanterns by opening up the suspension rope and feeding the electrical line through it, then closing the rope again.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Family and friends honor Sessions’ by gathering on a beach to light lanterns on the anniversary of his death.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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The event also brought back the brand's limited-edition Holiday Dill-ight candle.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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,
9 Nov. 2025
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If an app asks for permissions that do not match its purpose, like a calculator wanting your location or a flashlight needing camera access, that is a major red flag.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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This end table, which is going for under $30, has three shelves that can hold a lamp, books, storage baskets, and other living room accessories.—
Kaitlin Gates,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The British company Lumie, which specializes in modern-looking light-therapy lamps, recently launched the Lumie Dash ($225), a compact, ten-thousand-lux model that comes in friendly colors like terra-cotta and pistachio.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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