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
Instead of crowding the nightstands with table lamps, hang wall sconces or pendant lights to make the room feel lighter and more open.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Inside the house, a plastic bin in the TV room held a striped emu chick, waddling under a heat lamp.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
OpenAI is also working on a smart lamp and smart glasses, but those products won't be ready until at least 2028, as per The Information.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
As the chicken sits under a heat lamp, moisture evaporates, and the skin starts to wrinkle.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Inside the house, a plastic bin in the TV room held a striped emu chick, waddling under a heat lamp.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
OpenAI is also working on a smart lamp and smart glasses, but those products won't be ready until at least 2028, as per The Information.
—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 June 2026
As the chicken sits under a heat lamp, moisture evaporates, and the skin starts to wrinkle.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Details about the couple's big day, continue to come to light – from Swift's wedding dress to possible performances at the celebration.
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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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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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The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.
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Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.
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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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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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