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Recent Examples of streetlight
This happened almost two years to the day after Bob Robinson-Dassel's dog Nikki died from electrocution after walking over a metal plate beneath a streetlight on the Murray Avenue Bridge, also energized by faulty wiring.
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Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The most severe of the parade's many catastrophes saw the Cat in the Hat balloon strike a streetlight at 72nd Street and Central Park West, causing a horizontal metal arm to snap off and fall onto the crowd below.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
—Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
The streetlight was installed in the past several weeks on the northeast corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Calle Corta, city spokesman Anthony Santacroce said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The most severe of the parade's many catastrophes saw the Cat in the Hat balloon strike a streetlight at 72nd Street and Central Park West, causing a horizontal metal arm to snap off and fall onto the crowd below.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.
—Courtney Kampa, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
The streetlight was installed in the past several weeks on the northeast corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Calle Corta, city spokesman Anthony Santacroce said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
Noun
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The rooms The 144 rooms (including 15 suites) lean into a soft, romantic palette—think rose and blush tones, curved sofas, sculptural lighting, and marble baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Creating thoughtful storage, lighting and task areas can make a huge difference in adding efficiency to a chore.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The outfitter would furnish a tent, two boats, camp stoves, gas lanterns, ax, and dishes.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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The dashboard and headlight carriers?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Readers have also recommended Turtle Wax headlight restoration kits.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Millions of Americans, in other words, could find themselves in a continuous tumble off a cliff, without the flashlight.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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At least one note mentioned a floodlight at Guthrie’s home and an Apple watch, Janke said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Gish, Compass, (312) 607-8878 Manhattan In The Heywood, a 1914 building renovated in 2006, this one-bedroom condo plus office has an open plan and 12-foot ceilings, a crystal chandelier, six tall windows with shutters, and in-unit laundry.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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Daniel advised that a three-step ladder and Swiffer duster will come in handy for cleaning ceiling fans, blinds and chandeliers, while Clorox wipes are ideal for wiping away dirt from surfaces, doors and hinges.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Housed in a pretty floral container, this candle is the perfect size for a bedroom or bathroom and adds a little touch of springtime to any space.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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When cleaning is complete, light an odor-removing candle, kick back and relish in your accomplishment.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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After a fire devastated its wooden storefronts in 1872, Ginza transformed into a paragon of the industrialized West, with paved streets, gaslights, cafes, and high-end stores.—
Jonathan DeLise,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Johannes acts as a stand-in for all the shitty men women in music have to deal with, the ones who condescend, belittle, mansplain, and gaslight.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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