as in candles
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 lanterns
Cocoon-like lanterns lay open on a table.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Stalls overflow with geta wooden slippers, washi paper, lacquered umbrellas, Japanese fans, paper lanterns and yukatas.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Exempt items include ammo, firearms, bows, arrows, wrist guards, muzzles, silencers, rods and reels of $75 or less, tackle boxes of $30 or less, tents of $200 or less, sleeping bags, hammocks, camping stoves, camp chairs of $50 or less, and lanterns and flashlights $30 or less.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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
Dyckman’s final pick is this set of two solar lanterns, which feature hand-wound rope detailing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Stalls overflow with geta wooden slippers, washi paper, lacquered umbrellas, Japanese fans, paper lanterns and yukatas.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Dedicated to vintage Asian cinema, the interior is brimming with Godzilla figurines and anime posters under the glow of Japanese paper lanterns.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Exempt items include ammo, firearms, bows, arrows, wrist guards, muzzles, silencers, rods and reels of $75 or less, tackle boxes of $30 or less, tents of $200 or less, sleeping bags, hammocks, camping stoves, camp chairs of $50 or less, and lanterns and flashlights $30 or less.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
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
Dyckman’s final pick is this set of two solar lanterns, which feature hand-wound rope detailing.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanterns
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tablecloths followed, then napkin rings and solar lamps for the deck.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The developers utilize the city's darkness perfectly, creating jaw-dropping lighting effects from street lamps, neon signs, and rainfall.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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