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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
Two similar blazes occurred in 2017, both caused by falling paper sky lanterns.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibe is romantic and historic but not stuffy, with a design scheme that integrates elements of Japanese design into its bedrooms with floor beds, paper lanterns, and minimalist details.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Add seating — a chair, bench or swing — along with outdoor pillows or cushions and small decor pieces like lanterns or a rug.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Use small decor pieces like lanterns, plants and rugs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For a more bohemian look, use string lights with small paper lanterns on the bulbs.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
While all rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, silk wallpaper, bedside lanterns and feel modern and Japanese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Through a gallery with a rotating selection of contemporary works lies a secret garden with antique gates opening to sophisticated tents lit by Venetian lanterns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibe is romantic and historic but not stuffy, with a design scheme that integrates elements of Japanese design into its bedrooms with floor beds, paper lanterns, and minimalist details.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Add seating — a chair, bench or swing — along with outdoor pillows or cushions and small decor pieces like lanterns or a rug.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Use small decor pieces like lanterns, plants and rugs.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For a more bohemian look, use string lights with small paper lanterns on the bulbs.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
While all rooms are spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, silk wallpaper, bedside lanterns and feel modern and Japanese.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Watch processions of glowing pole lanterns at the Akita Kanto Festival, marvel at the colorful floats of the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, and see Sendai explode with kaleidoscopic decorations during the Tanabata Festival.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Through a gallery with a rotating selection of contemporary works lies a secret garden with antique gates opening to sophisticated tents lit by Venetian lanterns.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 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
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Administrator Crystal Ruth switches on dozens of heat lamps that radiate a yellow hue to warm at least 80 disabled, abandoned or formerly abused animals that call the rescue home.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are Flexform armchairs from Italy, lamps from British ceramicist Adam Ross, and sofas upholstered in tweed from Bute.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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