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Recent Examples of gaslight
Dinner in lamplit Gastown Cobblestone streets lit by old-world, gaslight-style streetlamps lend a romantic atmosphere to dinner and drinks in historic Gastown, once the city’s meatpacking district.
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Chloe Bergé,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
Jewish wisdom does not ask us to gaslight ourselves in the name of peace.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Perhaps gaslight and narcissist are headed there too.
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Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Historically, the Kirklands would be using gaslight, so production presented their lighting at a lower visual level, using gas-era torchères.
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Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2025
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Chloe Bergé,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
Jewish wisdom does not ask us to gaslight ourselves in the name of peace.
—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Perhaps gaslight and narcissist are headed there too.
—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Historically, the Kirklands would be using gaslight, so production presented their lighting at a lower visual level, using gas-era torchères.
—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gaslight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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On July 4 and July 5, the skyscraper will feature red, white, and blue lighting to celebrate Independence Day.
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Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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The average repair time for a streetlight was one year, bureau officials said in February.
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At the end of the project, crews will have built a new 480-foot section of wall, a new section of sidewalk and three streetlights.
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In real life, friendships tend to end more like a candle that gradually reaches the end of its wick.
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Fans have seen glimpses of the home on social media over the years and, more recently, watched Swift use a fire extinguisher to put out a small candle blaze in the kitchen in a video posted by Swift’s recent musical collaborator Gracie Abrams.
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Pressed against the ship's railing, the sailors spotted a lighthouse and a water tower through binoculars.
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One, 36 by El Faro, sits atop a lighthouse and offers striking views.
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.
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Once home, inspect your luggage with a flashlight and clean the wheels before bringing it into your bedroom.
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With deep connections to the bride, the latter duo are expected to perform on the stage constructed on the MSG floor amidst foliage and chandeliers.
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The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
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Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
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Tall candelabras helped create mood lighting.
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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