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 bobbing light that turns orange, green, and blue, is said to be her lantern.
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
At night, lanterns illuminate red-bricked streets with an orange glow.
—Mike Belleme, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
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Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
At night, lanterns illuminate red-bricked streets with an orange glow.
—Mike Belleme, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Hibiscus, lantern flowers, fruit and birds also made appearances among new designs.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Traditional lanterns hang overhead while a Koi fish fountain sprays water into a pond, designed to reflect nature’s innate balance and harmony.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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There, members of the community paid their respects with flowers and candles.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a Merci couch, too, plus fragrances and candles.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
4 Mar. 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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 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,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its versatile design can be placed in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to organize lamps, books, and catch-all trays.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The lamp’s large screen and durable construction are ideal for long-term use.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beyond all the usual advice (proper watering, lighting and soil), Hamell says the secret is connecting with your plant.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brands are already experimenting with these to replace traditional photo shoots, creating hyper-realistic visuals that accurately replicate textures, lighting and dimensions across diverse contexts.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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