Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlights
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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 -
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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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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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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Travel + Leisure said that the lighthouses on Block Island are visual treats to behold.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Adults will swoon over the lighthouses, farmers markets, golf courses, and shops.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The transformation wrought by AI will take time — and in the process many jobs will be eliminated, just as light bulbs destroyed the candle business, and buggy whip makers were displaced by new jobs in the auto industry a century ago.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a contemporary take on the traditional lamps that the Japanese place outside their homes, but also an ode to the original Tiffany lamp at the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The geometric lines of the table are tempered with the organic, landscape painting and sculptural lamps and bowl.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 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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“Streetlights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlights. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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