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
The soft glow of lanterns against ancient mounds turns a seemingly simple walk into a reflective, cinematic journey through American history.
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Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Not just reserved for jack-o-lanterns and lattes, pumpkin, more specifically, the oil that comes from roasting, grinding, and squeezing the seeds, is trending as an ingredient that can be beneficial for your scalp and hair.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
As little as $129 buys a night in a $1,900 Snow Peak Land Lock tent set-up with cots, tables, chairs, coolers, kitchen equipment, lanterns, and more.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Over at the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, the Sea Light Festival lights up the grounds with hundreds of lanterns, running Thursday through Sunday from mid-March through April 25, 2026.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
New photonic lantern design Traditional photonic lanterns combine several single-mode inputs into a single multimode waveguide.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Dinner that night was set in a room illuminated by 24 lanterns.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Not just reserved for jack-o-lanterns and lattes, pumpkin, more specifically, the oil that comes from roasting, grinding, and squeezing the seeds, is trending as an ingredient that can be beneficial for your scalp and hair.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
As little as $129 buys a night in a $1,900 Snow Peak Land Lock tent set-up with cots, tables, chairs, coolers, kitchen equipment, lanterns, and more.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Last but not least, spruce up your outdoor space with this charming watering can light, globe lights, and these $20 hanging lanterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Over at the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, the Sea Light Festival lights up the grounds with hundreds of lanterns, running Thursday through Sunday from mid-March through April 25, 2026.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
New photonic lantern design Traditional photonic lanterns combine several single-mode inputs into a single multimode waveguide.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Dinner that night was set in a room illuminated by 24 lanterns.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanterns
lamps
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Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Horse motifs abound throughout textiles and lamps in the little girl’s room, reflecting the fiery spirit of the lunar year to come.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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