as in light
something that provides illumination
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Recent Examples of lamp
Romanek opened up her Hollywood design studio for the dinner party, and decked it out with the collection’s gorgeous chocolate brown velvet Malibu Grande sofa, cream boucle Bel Air swivel chairs, Coastline credenza, Beachwood wicker table lamps and more.
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Booth Moore, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The movement of this lamp adds an eclectic focal point in an otherwise neutral space.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
This item is multifunctional: a sunset simulator, noise maker, clock, FM radio, and reading lamp.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Each tent has air-conditioning and heating units, electrical outlets, lamps, a mini fridge, and modern comfort amenities.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Booth Moore, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The movement of this lamp adds an eclectic focal point in an otherwise neutral space.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
This item is multifunctional: a sunset simulator, noise maker, clock, FM radio, and reading lamp.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Each tent has air-conditioning and heating units, electrical outlets, lamps, a mini fridge, and modern comfort amenities.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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The new leadership of the European Commission, the EU’s executive and administrative body, recently acknowledged the need for far-reaching systemic reform in light of the Draghi Report’s findings.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond all the usual advice (proper watering, lighting and soil), Hamell says the secret is connecting with your plant.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brands are already experimenting with these to replace traditional photo shoots, creating hyper-realistic visuals that accurately replicate textures, lighting and dimensions across diverse contexts.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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There, members of the community paid their respects with flowers and candles.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a Merci couch, too, plus fragrances and candles.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Racial Profiling Prohibition Advisory Board that found Black drivers were almost twice as likely to be stopped for headlight and license plate display violations compared to white drivers, and Hispanic drivers were 1.5 times as likely to be stopped for these violations as white drivers.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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