as in candles
a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity
change a light bulb that has burned out
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Recent Examples of light bulbs
How to Fix It The simplest solution is to switch to warmer light bulbs.
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Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
From here, all that’s left to pick out are the light bulbs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The Yorktown community honored Gorman and her family on Saturday, with residents using light bulbs tinted in one of Yorktown's school colors, green, to show support.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two of the six back ventilation hood light bulbs were not working properly.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
From here, all that’s left to pick out are the light bulbs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The Yorktown community honored Gorman and her family on Saturday, with residents using light bulbs tinted in one of Yorktown's school colors, green, to show support.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two of the six back ventilation hood light bulbs were not working properly.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulbs
Noun
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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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Some of the tools used in cognitive behavioral therapy include light therapy lamps, wake-up lights and sound machines.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Outdoor-grade string lights that are installed in threaded hooks will require little to no attention from you, while rechargeable lamps will need to be brought inside periodically and plugged in.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Viride is the formal dining room, with 28 seats, parquet floors, green velvet banquettes, and Murano glass chandeliers.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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There are chandeliers with Asfour crystal.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Light bulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulbs. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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