streetlights

noun

plural of streetlight
as in lanterns

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlights
  1. lanterns
  2. headlights
  3. candles
  4. chandeliers
  5. lighthouses
  6. spotlights
  7. light bulbs
  8. lamps
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rather, there are battery packs available that can be used to charge the in-room lanterns and any personal devices.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lanterns
Noun
  • 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
Definition of headlights
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
Definition of candles
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The venue’s interior is dark and opulent, with details in black, gold, and emerald green illuminated by mirrors and crystal chandeliers.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chandeliers
Noun
  • There are private yards and so, so many views to be had—of the sunrise over the harbor, lighthouses, the beach, and the city’s skyline.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Owls Head State Park Just a 15-minute drive south of downtown, Owls Head State Park pairs one of Maine’s most picturesque lighthouses with scenic coastal trails, picnic areas, and sweeping views over Penobscot Bay.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of lighthouses
Noun
  • The dotted centers of the doodle-looking flowers were instead clusters of spotlights that could point in different directions.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This week's quiz spotlights summer escapes and remarkable love stories.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of spotlights
Noun
  • 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
Definition of light bulbs
Noun
  • If your home is Mid-Century, look for lamps with geometric designs.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Original art deco lamps adorn the indoor movie theater, which also has sconces from the Empire State Building, according to House Beautiful.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lamps
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