as in candles
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 lanterns
Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel.
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Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
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Evan Allgood,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may continue using portable gas or propane stoves, lanterns and similar devices equipped with a shut-off valve if they are operated at least 3 feet from combustible materials.
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Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.
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Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Light eight lanterns if the British are invading by land, but running late.
—
Evan Allgood,
New Yorker,
1 July 2026
The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may continue using portable gas or propane stoves, lanterns and similar devices equipped with a shut-off valve if they are operated at least 3 feet from combustible materials.
—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
First-graders painted paper lanterns and used a table saw to cut cardboard pieces into rings.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
The garden now also features more than 120 Japanese cherry blossoms, a Japanese-style gate and tea house, a moon bridge, lanterns, and several Japanese red maple trees.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lanterns
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.
Noun
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For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
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In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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“Lanterns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lanterns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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