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
Meanwhile, Adrien Brody—widely considered a top contender for his second Oscar, thanks to his role as a Holocaust survivor in The Brutalist—stood huddled in conversation near a heat lamp with his girlfriend, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, and Vaccarello.
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Its versatile design can be placed in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to organize lamps, books, and catch-all trays.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The lamp’s large screen and durable construction are ideal for long-term use.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
So go ahead—invest in a Noguchi lamp, a sleek wooden table, earthy vases and some wabi-sabi pottery.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Its versatile design can be placed in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to organize lamps, books, and catch-all trays.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
The lamp’s large screen and durable construction are ideal for long-term use.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
So go ahead—invest in a Noguchi lamp, a sleek wooden table, earthy vases and some wabi-sabi pottery.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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The report further states that the amount was originally set at $200 million, but some teams considered this amount too low in light of their current valuations.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The video is also incomplete, Gastineau contends, and arguably places him in a false light.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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 19 Mar. 2025.
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