as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle
carried a lantern to the barn
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Recent Examples of lantern
The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The designs feature a crescent moon and star, lanterns and another depicts a crescent and the Dome of the Rock, Nawab said, which symbolizes the sacred site in Jerusalem where Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of people were there, bundled up in thick coats and winter hats and cradling red glass lanterns in their palms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The designs feature a crescent moon and star, lanterns and another depicts a crescent and the Dome of the Rock, Nawab said, which symbolizes the sacred site in Jerusalem where Muhammad is believed to have ascended to heaven.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Hundreds of people were there, bundled up in thick coats and winter hats and cradling red glass lanterns in their palms.
—Michael Holtz, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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Attendees held candles or laid flowers to honor the six.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Flowers and candles are seen at a memorial five days after a mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, August 8, 2019.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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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,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The lamp's delicate daisy decoration instantly evokes seasonal warmth and is topped with a linen lampshade.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The forest was a medical instrument, too—as much a part of the hospital’s architecture as any lamp or chair.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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