as in candle
a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity
change a light bulb that has burned out
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Recent Examples of light bulb
The light bulb has turned on for Crown Point senior Josh Miller.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
Don’t put decorations near open flames or other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The company started out as a light bulb maker in 1891, but has reinvented itself in the 21st century as a health tech company.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
Don’t put decorations near open flames or other heat sources, such as light bulbs and heaters.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The company started out as a light bulb maker in 1891, but has reinvented itself in the 21st century as a health tech company.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Use light bulbs outdoors that are warmer and less harsh.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulb
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Today, Flamingo Estate embodies Christiansen’s upbringing on an Australian farm and his vision for connecting people to the natural world through products like honey, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, candles, and soap—all infused with elegance and purpose.Karin Eldor, Forbes, 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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This kit has it all, including a folding pocket knife, emergency blanket, three-setting tactical flashlight, glow-in-the-dark compass, camp fire starter, wire saw, and six-in-one survival bracelet.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Geppetto completes his final visual inspection by flashlight and at 0615 and mounts the boarding stairs with parachute and helmet in hand.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Tiffany-style lamp was a gift from a former neighbor and friend.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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This lamp from my collection is perfect for al fresco gatherings, chic home offices, bedside tables or just on the go.Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The space will include vintage chandeliers, mosaic tilework and leather banquettes.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Step into the vestibule and you are greeted with polished marble floors and a series of show-stopping, contemporary chandeliers, setting the scene for what is to come.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
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Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
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Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.Steve LeBlanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
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“Light bulb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulb. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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