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Recent Examples of lightings
The first winters after the Accords also brought public menorah lightings for Hanukkah, with Emiratis proudly standing by, and sometimes lighting the candles, with Jewish community leaders.
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Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightings
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the main foyer, crystal chandeliers twinkle with the reflection of a nine-foot-tall Christmas tree.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Start with a cocktail or glass of wine at the bar, a lush space filled with plants and chandeliers, then move to the dining room for a seasonal tasting menu with elegant wine pairings and modern, deeply flavorful takes on Indian classics.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Models wearing diamond and pearl pieces from the new collection were stationed throughout the room, illuminated by overhead spotlights.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Keep Storage Items Dust Free Keep small furniture, lamps, and other decor from collecting dust in the attic or garage by covering them with an old pillowcase.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Branches turn into lamps and shower heads, while reclaimed hardwoods become chairs, desks, and tables.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Light a candelabra, put on some face paint, hire that creepy choir—or at least rent a keyboard to sound like one.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a stand of candelabra aloes sporting brilliant orange stalks of flowers in the front.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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This was followed by a glimpse of the lavish table, which had been decorated with black candelabras and cream candles as twinkly lights hung overhead and wrapped the surrounding palm trees.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
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Pulsars are the universe’s lighthouses.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Visitors to Rhode Island often marvel at the historic castles in Newport, the state's charming lighthouses, some of New England’s best beaches, and the inventive food scene in Providence.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Lightings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightings. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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