light bulbs

plural of light bulb

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Recent Examples of light bulbs Color temperature is commonly used to describe light bulbs using degrees Kelvin—warm white at 3,000K, cool white at 6,000 K, etc. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 All suites have energy-efficient light bulbs, contributing to a sustainable environment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulbs
Noun
  • 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
  • Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In day scenes, film lights were only used where natural light fell short; at night, the team relied as much as possible on existing streetlights and lamps.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Under glittering chandeliers, pros like Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Leylah Fernandez, and Maria Sakkari played showcase matches as spectators sipped from Champagne flutes.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Inside the Masonic Lodge on the cemetery grounds, beneath chandeliers, dozens of people search for stillness with a meditation class.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Light bulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulbs. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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