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a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity
change a light bulb that has burned out
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Recent Examples of light bulbs
One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
From here, all that’s left to pick out are the light bulbs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The Yorktown community honored Gorman and her family on Saturday, with residents using light bulbs tinted in one of Yorktown's school colors, green, to show support.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two of the six back ventilation hood light bulbs were not working properly.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Attention should also be paid to curtains, mirrors, lampshades and light bulbs that tend to gather dust.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
From here, all that’s left to pick out are the light bulbs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The Yorktown community honored Gorman and her family on Saturday, with residents using light bulbs tinted in one of Yorktown's school colors, green, to show support.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Two of the six back ventilation hood light bulbs were not working properly.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Attention should also be paid to curtains, mirrors, lampshades and light bulbs that tend to gather dust.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light bulbs
Noun
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Lighting candles in dorms pose a fire risk, but college students can still enjoy candles with this candle warmer lamp.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Add simple taper candles for mood lighting; vintage-style lamps with warm-toned bulbs are also a good choice.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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And even if the weather outside is frightful, the deck’s heat lamps and natural gas fire tables feel delightful as guests sip from Balistreri’s extensive wine list or cheers with a cocktail during the month of December.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There are chandeliers with Asfour crystal.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Inside, there’s a petite bar lit with glittering orange and golden chandeliers overhead and a demure backbar with mostly Korean spirits, like Jung One single malt gin.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Light bulbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20bulbs. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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