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
As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Light sensors can automatically turn off lights when no one is in a room; plug-in timers, which also run on electricity, can turn on or power down lamps and lighting.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The living area, anchored by a cream sofa and a sculptural Arco lamp by Flos, felt both elegant and inviting.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The june bug lands on the floor after flirting a while with the dining room lamp.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Light sensors can automatically turn off lights when no one is in a room; plug-in timers, which also run on electricity, can turn on or power down lamps and lighting.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The living area, anchored by a cream sofa and a sculptural Arco lamp by Flos, felt both elegant and inviting.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The june bug lands on the floor after flirting a while with the dining room lamp.
—María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before Jody, nobody had ever pushed me to consider the frame, the light, or even the words on the page.—
Lena Dunham,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The grandiose space’s massive stage and high-caliber lighting rigs promise extravagant parties and ceremonies that will light up the city’s social calendar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Use a low amber light or candle if safety is a concern.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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It's expected to have damage to the front left portion of the vehicle, including a buckled hood, a downward-facing left headlight and a missing driver-side mirror.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This smart headlight is a serious tech gadget that packs a punch at 800 lumens.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Grafe, police say, beat his mother and father — Rachel and her husband, Herbert Grafe — with a flashlight over money disputes.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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