as in light
something that provides illumination
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Recent Examples of lamp
The lamp adds a pop of color and personality without overdoing it, and comes in hues like dark green, navy blue, crimson, and beige.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Lighting-wise, luxury wall sconces, sleek ceiling fans, and unique table lamps are among the wide selection of lighting options available.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Each bed has a dim, bedside lamp for individual lighting.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Ribbons of roses curl up the sides of the lights along 6th Street, Chinese dragons hang from the lamps on Olympic Boulevard, and topless women watch over Wilshire Boulevard from their cast-iron perches.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Lighting-wise, luxury wall sconces, sleek ceiling fans, and unique table lamps are among the wide selection of lighting options available.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Each bed has a dim, bedside lamp for individual lighting.
—Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Ribbons of roses curl up the sides of the lights along 6th Street, Chinese dragons hang from the lamps on Olympic Boulevard, and topless women watch over Wilshire Boulevard from their cast-iron perches.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Seen in this light, the announcements from Iran are likely more signaling than a genuine policy proposal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The aroma blends grassy cane freshness with vanilla cream, citrus peel, green banana, and light caramel.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Prevent crickets from entering by sealing cracks, reducing outdoor lighting, and keeping your home's surroundings tidy.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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The outages are impacting water supply, lighting, refrigeration and communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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After Sophie vanished, investigators searched her room and discovered a single candle left burning and $300 inside a bag.—
Kyani Reid,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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The 50-room property replaces screen time with llama trekking, whitewater rafting, wood burning, candle making and plein air painting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Generally, a car warranty covers something that breaks during normal use, not something that’s damaged during an accident or something that regularly requires replacement (like a headlight or windshield wiper).—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Deputies said the off-road motorcycle was not equipped with a headlight or taillight and was not authorized for use on roadways.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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Chargers and power banks Keep your devices charged and powered at all times with this multifunctional power bank, which also doubles as a weather radio and flashlight.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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