Thesaurus results for LIGHT BULBS

light bulbs

noun

plural of light bulb

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 Choose bedside reading light bulbs of warm white, deep amber or red that have low or near-zero effective color temperatures. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Villasana notes that smart light bulbs, specifically, were her favorite dorm room purchase. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Standard light bulbs are roughly 4 inches tall and 2 ⅜ inches in diameter, but some flame light bulbs may measure six inches or more in height. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The smart illumination specialist has teamed up with Silicon Labs to add concurrent multiprotocol technology (CMP) to its connected light bulbs, allowing for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread to run at the same time. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Remarkably, the brain performs all of these tasks while consuming only about 20 watts of power—less electricity than many household light bulbs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 How to Fix It The simplest solution is to switch to warmer light bulbs. — 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

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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

Definition of candles

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Glass ceilings give the bar area a bit of a greenhouse feel, while the dining area is more sumptuous, with roomy semi-circular banquettes, oversized lamps, and contemporary art.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Oceans and ants, sewing machines and sunsets, strangers and screen doors, microwaves and mountains, rocks and racquets, lamps and laughter all prove equally worthy.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lamps

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The bedrooms continue the same traditional look, with paneled walls, delicate chandeliers, and large windows.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Lamp bases and fixtures like chandeliers are often quickly tackled with spray paint, whether they’re made of wood, metal, or ceramic.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of chandeliers

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