as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle
carried a lantern to the barn
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Recent Examples of lantern
Eliza wore a velvet gown with a straight-across neckline and a lantern off-the-shoulder sleeve.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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Cult has already tried its hand at candles and cannabis paraphernalia, even Zippo lighters and umbrellas.Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
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The options are endless, from hand soaps and creams to air diffusers, candles, and household cleaners.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kit: Keep a basic winter survival kit in your vehicle, including a flashlight, batteries, blanket, snacks, water, gloves, boots, and a first-aid kit.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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Drivers are encouraged to only travel when necessary and to keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The lamp posts downtown were beautiful and Christmas lights were strung over the streets.James F. Hales Remembering Rogers, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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But a group of five friends crowds around the leg lamp for a photo, as if the light was a celebrity.Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Special blessings are recited before the lighting and traditional songs are sung afterwards.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The sixth annual event will feature the Menorah lighting, music, hot latkes, dreidels, crafts, gelt and more.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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