as in lights
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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Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Klein Blue details on a wool carpet and glass lamps add warmth to the palette.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Picture lights, sconces, and lamps all throughout can accommodate various lighting permutations.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
People there love lamps and candles and soft light.
—Bria Suggs, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
The living room furniture, rug, and table lamps would remain in the home.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
The history buff and aficionado of old-school style keeps his motorcycles in the garage, where gas lamps and sconces are by Bevolo, and the exterior wall color is Benjamin Moore MoorGlo.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
The pair of lava table lamps with a volcanic glaze were crafted by ceramicist Alison Lousada.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Klein Blue details on a wool carpet and glass lamps add warmth to the palette.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Picture lights, sconces, and lamps all throughout can accommodate various lighting permutations.
—Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
People there love lamps and candles and soft light.
—Bria Suggs, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
The living room furniture, rug, and table lamps would remain in the home.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
The history buff and aficionado of old-school style keeps his motorcycles in the garage, where gas lamps and sconces are by Bevolo, and the exterior wall color is Benjamin Moore MoorGlo.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
The pair of lava table lamps with a volcanic glaze were crafted by ceramicist Alison Lousada.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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