as in fluorescent lamp
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Noun
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On a round side table near the doorway, illuminated by a fluorescent lamp, was a pile of white powder that the men told us was finished fentanyl.—
Meridith Kohut,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024 -
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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Palmer devised an even bigger production, ultimately covering a 700-pound ball of iron and wood with 100 light bulbs to descend a pole that stood 50 feet above the 400-foot tower.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Edison spent over two years attempting to improve his light bulb.—
Anthony Fredericks, Contributor,
CNBC,
29 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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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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Another characteristic of neutral colors is that their appearance changes with lighting.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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From the picture frame windows and mood lighting of the PUBLIC Hotel to the regency-style interiors of The Pierre, there’s plenty to write home about from these post card-worthy lodgings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thousands of visitors to the Nashville Zoo this holiday season will be welcomed by a massive collection of glowing lanterns, all hand-painted by experts who have spent months on the design and display.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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When daylight faded and night would fall, the magic of the solar lanterns would come to life.—
Ed Massey,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Attendees placed candles in front of the camp’s Wall of Death before gathering under a large tent erected for the occasion.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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Surrounded by a pink floral arch and too many candles to count, the quarterback knelt in front of the Marvel actor, who was dressed in a black-and-white shirtdress and knee-high boots.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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The girandole-style, four-panel earrings are crafted of more than 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold and were said to be valued at close to $3 million.—
Degen Pener,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Mar. 2023
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The magnificent hall hints at extravagance within: The walls are lined in pleated pistachio silk; bunches of fruit-and-flowers plasterwork tumble from the ceiling; glimmering crystal girandoles stand sentry beside the fireplace.—
Pascal Chevallier,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2018
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