Thesaurus results for LANTERN

lantern

noun

Definition of lantern

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 Reading on night trains has always been a refuge for travelers; in motion, a book could be shelter, could be comfort, a lantern, as Walter Benjamin said. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 At times, district administrators would pull out their cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Blue paper lanterns swayed in the wind, and people wore traditional Japanese garments to complete the atmosphere. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 The design of the Lusail stadium in Qatar was based on an Arab lantern. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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Muluk Spa is relatively compact with serene treatment rooms illuminated by flickering candle-like lights.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
It was supposed to be a fun day of candle-making for group members like Grace Indiano.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Move the driver's seat back and use a flashlight to look beneath the lower dashboard.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of flashlight

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Original art deco lamps adorn the indoor movie theater, which also has sconces from the Empire State Building, according to House Beautiful.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
The malfunction may prevent affected vehicles from meeting federal safety standards, as turn signals, hazard lamps and warning chimes could be disabled, Toyota said, adding the risk of injury or a crash increases depending on the defect’s scale.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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