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
Meanwhile, across 180 bedrooms, many with ocean views, the décor is inspired by classical Arabic design—with tasselled, bedside lanterns, fret-work headboards and dark wooden furniture.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
About one hundred lanterns drifted on the dark waters of the lake, some with special messages written on the paper shade.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Amazon sells water-resistant lanterns that offer 200 hours of light when on low.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
The use of devices similar to tiki torches, candles, open flame kerosene lanterns are prohibited in the back country wilderness.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
About one hundred lanterns drifted on the dark waters of the lake, some with special messages written on the paper shade.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Amazon sells water-resistant lanterns that offer 200 hours of light when on low.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
The use of devices similar to tiki torches, candles, open flame kerosene lanterns are prohibited in the back country wilderness.
—Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
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This could be a place of worship, a local botanical garden, a quiet hiking trail—or even a cozy spot at home with candles and comfortable seating.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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The street lamps of the town below now came into view and the floodlit lots of its closed shops.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Other details continue the embrace of color like the orange-and-white tiles in the kitchen, the wallpaper with a Roy Lichtenstein look in the children’s bathroom, and the lamps with warm gradients found in the principal bathroom.Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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