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Recent Examples of streetlight
Also, Zack Wickham hits his head on a streetlight while on a double-decker party bus?
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2026
The two fees that passed include an urban forestry fee and streetlight/traffic signal fee, neither were contentious among residents.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
City officials eventually confirmed to KDKA, as well as WTAE and WPXI that something had struck the bottom of the streetlight, moving the wires in such as way that the pole became energized.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 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
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2026
The two fees that passed include an urban forestry fee and streetlight/traffic signal fee, neither were contentious among residents.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
City officials eventually confirmed to KDKA, as well as WTAE and WPXI that something had struck the bottom of the streetlight, moving the wires in such as way that the pole became energized.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 16 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
Noun
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Prepare for sensory overload at this clattery Malaysian spot with loud lighting and photos of dishes as stark as mug shots blanketing a wall.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Living spaces are regularly stocked with detox snacks, and surprise gifts—such as paper lanterns to float across the pool—wait for guests each night on the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Among them was a woman selling homemade food out of the back of her car, and a man who was riding home on his bicycle from the store without a functioning headlight.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Another person said the headlight of their car was hit.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 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
Noun
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Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In this design, the gold metal curtain rods match the gold chains on the chandelier and complement the green accents beautifully.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The wellness travel market is booming, and travelers are no longer satisfied with a robe, a candle and a cucumber-water dispenser.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Each candle has a 12-ounce capacity that provides up to 70 hours of burn time, and with a variety of pretty patterns on the jars, they’re bound to enhance your decor, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The titular gaslights in Paula's home are actually a way out for the victim.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The fear of candles may date back to the period before electricity when theaters relied on candles, torches, and gaslight for illumination, and these posed a serious fire hazard.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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