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Recent Examples of streetlight
There are no streetlights, crosswalks or sidewalks on that stretch of road, and barely enough room for a car to squeeze onto the shoulder.
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
Around Milwaukee, the enclosure can be formed by the Lake Michigan bluff, utility poles and steel wire atop streetlights.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
French scientists exposed dozens of breeding males to various levels of nighttime light that mimicked natural moonlight, the glow of a streetlight or the floodlit landscape of an urban park.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Fewer people own cars in this low-income neighborhood, according to Macon Traffic Safety Manager Weston Stroud, which makes the lack of sidewalks, crosswalks and streetlights even more dangerous.
—Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
Around Milwaukee, the enclosure can be formed by the Lake Michigan bluff, utility poles and steel wire atop streetlights.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
French scientists exposed dozens of breeding males to various levels of nighttime light that mimicked natural moonlight, the glow of a streetlight or the floodlit landscape of an urban park.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
Fewer people own cars in this low-income neighborhood, according to Macon Traffic Safety Manager Weston Stroud, which makes the lack of sidewalks, crosswalks and streetlights even more dangerous.
—Austin Fast, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
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Faux-industrial pendant lighting, timber ceilings, and concrete floors.Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 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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Located on the ninth floor, the ambiance consists of dim lighting and a ceiling decorated with red lanterns.Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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The celebration will feature carols and a parade led by the Filipino community, showcasing lanterns rich in Philippine history and religious significance.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Once the handbrake is off, the headlights are too bright for India.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Air vents and spoilers paid homage to the 250 GTO of years before, while the wide body fender flares and quad daytime running lights mounted below the flip-up headlights.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The resort has snow parks, vast terrain for off-piste, a freeride park and floodlights for nighttime skiing, as well as a total of 160 miles of slopes, 70 lifts, and 60 ski huts to keep you busy all day.Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fans will just have to wait for those floodlights to flick on one more time to see what's become of the home team.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 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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What's inside: The six-bed, seven-bath home comes with 14K gold and crystal chandeliers, a movie theater, and a custom shoe closet where Khaled used to keep his collection of over 500 sneakers.Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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The reception moved outdoors where long tables were illuminated from above with custom chandeliers designed by FjellLab that nodded to the couple’s love of electronic music.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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More:Christmas trees, cooking, candles blamed for Michigan holiday fires.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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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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At night, when the semaphore arms weren’t visible, red and green gaslights signaled stop and go.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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