Thesaurus results for STREETLIGHT

streetlight

noun

Definition of streetlight

as in lighting

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Recent Examples of streetlight At the end of the project, crews will have built a new 480-foot section of wall, a new section of sidewalk and three streetlights. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 There are three city tax increases on the June 2 ballot, not counting the streetlight assessment ballot mailed out to property owners. — Susan Shelley, Daily News, 13 May 2026 Finding a way to block out the moon and getting away from the city and streetlights will provide the best chance to see the shower. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 5 May 2026 In addition, many streetlight systems across the city of San Diego are built on series circuits that make all the lights go dark if just one in the series has a problem. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streetlight

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Noun

At the beginning of the twentieth century, oil markets were threatened by the transition away from kerosene and gas lighting towards electric light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light.

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
The acorn lanterns will march alongside the Oak King lantern in honor of Atlanta's tree canopy and Trees Atlanta.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

Pancho’s brother called up the leaders of the self-defense milita, and soon 200 men were combing the hills by flashlight.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

What’s even harder is taking the same picture, but without the firefly’s glow, and only the floodlight reflected off the firefly’s dark body.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
The generator was only able to keep a floodlight on, the register running, and one refrigerator cool.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of floodlight

Noun

Strié plaster and a Baccarat chandelier enhance the foyer, which leads into the great room with an 11-foot ceiling.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
The lobby feels like a stately mansion, with hardwood floors, dual curved staircases, and glittering chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of chandelier

Noun

Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

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