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
Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.
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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
The transparent glass shapes create elegant light paths when your tree is lit, while the opaque white designs mimic paper lanterns.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The release of the lanterns, which also commemorates the official end of Chinese New Year, is considered a symbolic release of past worries and a hopeful gesture toward the year ahead.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Follow the flickering jack-o-lanterns to The Meadow for games, music and seasonal food and drink around the firepits.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Another scene shows Nishio-San taking Amélie to a day of the dead ritual, with hundreds of glowing lanterns floating down a river to mark the occasion.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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
The transparent glass shapes create elegant light paths when your tree is lit, while the opaque white designs mimic paper lanterns.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The release of the lanterns, which also commemorates the official end of Chinese New Year, is considered a symbolic release of past worries and a hopeful gesture toward the year ahead.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Follow the flickering jack-o-lanterns to The Meadow for games, music and seasonal food and drink around the firepits.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Another scene shows Nishio-San taking Amélie to a day of the dead ritual, with hundreds of glowing lanterns floating down a river to mark the occasion.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanterns
lamps
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Guests mingled and dined at long, stretching tables lined with plum calla lilies and small golden lamps.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Keep Storage Items Dust Free Keep small furniture, lamps, and other decor from collecting dust in the attic or garage by covering them with an old pillowcase.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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