as in lights
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 lamps
The biggest changes came when Cunnick furnished the place, bringing in Noguchi lamps, a Richard Tuttle chair and lamps, and a Judd side table and daybed, which served as seating in a dining nook.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Artwork, handmade ceramics, sconces, and lamps have been gathered on the owners’ European travels or sourced through a circle of design-world friends and local makers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
At-home gel lamps Pros recommend gel nails for anyone who uses their hands often.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
There was a lively video screen behind the stage and occasional props, including tables with lamps brought out for a jazzy sit-down segment, but nothing to distract from the star.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Two amplifiers, each consisting of two massive 30-centimeter glass disks, are pumped by a huge bank of flash lamps powered by capacitor banks – essentially giant batteries that store electrical energy and release it in a sudden burst.
—Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Colors and shapes from tiles, fabrics, Moroccan lamps and hanging plants saturate the place.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Artwork, handmade ceramics, sconces, and lamps have been gathered on the owners’ European travels or sourced through a circle of design-world friends and local makers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
At-home gel lamps Pros recommend gel nails for anyone who uses their hands often.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
There was a lively video screen behind the stage and occasional props, including tables with lamps brought out for a jazzy sit-down segment, but nothing to distract from the star.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Two amplifiers, each consisting of two massive 30-centimeter glass disks, are pumped by a huge bank of flash lamps powered by capacitor banks – essentially giant batteries that store electrical energy and release it in a sudden burst.
—Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Colors and shapes from tiles, fabrics, Moroccan lamps and hanging plants saturate the place.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead of the patio consisting of a grill and a couple of chairs, patios are mirroring interiors and serving as full outdoor living rooms complete with comfy seating, fireplaces, mounted TVs, rugs, lamps, and accessories.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamps
Noun
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And online, orange lights are intersecting with the trend to paper lanterns.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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What begins as a practical solution soon spirals into paranoia when bizarre occurrences — mysterious lights, missing animals and glimpses of unexplainable technology — coincide with the days leading up to a Presidential visit.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamps. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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