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Recent Examples of fluorescent lamp
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.
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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
Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.
—Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
The usual way is to place the baby under halogen spotlights or fluorescent lamps.
—Tolu Ajiboye, Verywell Health, 12 May 2023
For example, the American Cancer Society's website explains that doctors may use fluorescent lamps to administer carefully controlled UV-A and UV-B treatments for those with skin lymphoma.
—Ian Richardson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Another good option for cost savings is using compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2020
Housecall reports that each incandescent light bulb could cost you up to $180 in electricity, while a compact fluorescent lamp bulb would only cost you $41 per bulb, and an LED bulb would only cost you about $30 per bulb.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 15 May 2019
Using new lighting technologies, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), can reduce the energy use required by lighting by more than half.
—Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2018
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
Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.
—Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
The usual way is to place the baby under halogen spotlights or fluorescent lamps.
—Tolu Ajiboye, Verywell Health, 12 May 2023
For example, the American Cancer Society's website explains that doctors may use fluorescent lamps to administer carefully controlled UV-A and UV-B treatments for those with skin lymphoma.
—Ian Richardson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Another good option for cost savings is using compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2020
Housecall reports that each incandescent light bulb could cost you up to $180 in electricity, while a compact fluorescent lamp bulb would only cost you $41 per bulb, and an LED bulb would only cost you about $30 per bulb.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 15 May 2019
Using new lighting technologies, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), can reduce the energy use required by lighting by more than half.
—Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescent lamp
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Sconces on the wall and the lighting at the tables gives the room a warm feel with their soft amber lights.—
Susan Stapleton,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Make sure the lighting’s right, and set your phone, tablet or laptop up so your face is fully in frame.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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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Use flashlights or headlamps with red LEDs, for the same reason.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Hold or position your iPhone with your flashlight aimed at your face.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Spot the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse Built in 1962 and officially called the Charleston Light, the black-and-white lighthouse that rises above the beach has become synonymous with the island—with most locals referring to it as the Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Head to Boca Chita Key, also part of the park, a 32-acre island with camping ($25 a night, first-come, first-served), hiking, and a lighthouse.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Fluorescent lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescent%20lamp. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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