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 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 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

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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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Most of those cases involve cooking equipment, fireplaces and chimneys, space heaters, lamps, bulbs, wiring and candles.

— Pat Mueller, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Floor lamps and table lamps are easy to mix and match in a room, which makes a garage sale the perfect place to find a charming standalone piece.

— Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026

Definition of lamps

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Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Lined with vintage and contemporary titles curated by a local bookseller, the space combines olive leather sofas, antler chandeliers, and warm Southern design to create an inviting retreat made for lingering over a good read.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

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