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or kleig light
as in arc light
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Recent Examples of klieg light
Spectacle, the klieg light of the powerful since before even the ancient Olympics, is still more than capable of blinding us to the dark.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
Within six weeks, not even klieg lights show a hint of suturing.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The leaders who look perfect on paper don’t always perform under the klieg lights.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Especially now, with the klieg lights of global attention turned toward her again in the lead-up to Paris, Richardson seems to yearn for the shelter of Big Momma’s house.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
Within six weeks, not even klieg lights show a hint of suturing.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The leaders who look perfect on paper don’t always perform under the klieg lights.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Especially now, with the klieg lights of global attention turned toward her again in the lead-up to Paris, Richardson seems to yearn for the shelter of Big Momma’s house.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for klieg light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for klieg light
Noun
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The only means of communication the public had when trying to reach its police was a light bulb, which hung in the intersection at Main Street South and Second Avenue.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With more-efficient light bulbs, people may keep their lights on for longer or build things like the Sphere in Las Vegas.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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The new collection will have 85 products, including fine fragrance mist, body wash, lotion, lip gloss, candles, decorative accessories and more.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral water can be found in candles, hand soaps, body mists and more.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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The special also shines a spotlight on the next generation of superstars, with Reese leading the charge.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Miami in a day Miami’s beaches were once the city’s sole spotlight.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
29 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
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“Klieg light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klieg%20light. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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