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
For more of our favorite pieces in Pottery Barn’s outlet sale, check out our top picks below with everything from lanterns to outdoor rugs, bar stools, bird baths, and more.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This Halloween, classic jack-o-lanterns are getting an innovative upgrade.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
There, his body lay in state surrounded by 300 lanterns.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
At full battery, the lanterns will last an impressive 25 hours.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through trial and error, the unique light generated by the original lanterns was eventually recreated.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Volunteers hung flags and lanterns to warn sailors of deteriorating conditions.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Keep outdoor hangouts safely illuminated with outdoor lights, like lanterns, string lights, and stake options, to brighten walkways, gardens, and backyards.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
This Halloween, classic jack-o-lanterns are getting an innovative upgrade.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
There, his body lay in state surrounded by 300 lanterns.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
At full battery, the lanterns will last an impressive 25 hours.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Through trial and error, the unique light generated by the original lanterns was eventually recreated.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Volunteers hung flags and lanterns to warn sailors of deteriorating conditions.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Keep outdoor hangouts safely illuminated with outdoor lights, like lanterns, string lights, and stake options, to brighten walkways, gardens, and backyards.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanterns
lamps
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Every detail, from the arrangement of the tables to the glow of the lamps, is intentional, creating a flow that feels communal yet elegant.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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