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
After losing both his coworker and stepfather, Sullivan now carries a gold lantern in their memory.
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Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Gerald Ford launched the nation’s Bicentennial by lighting a lantern at Old North Church in 1975, symbolically extending Revere’s message into the country’s third century.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
For now, the red paper lanterns still hang over a dining room filled with all walks of L.A. life.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.
—Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Gerald Ford launched the nation’s Bicentennial by lighting a lantern at Old North Church in 1975, symbolically extending Revere’s message into the country’s third century.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
For now, the red paper lanterns still hang over a dining room filled with all walks of L.A. life.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.
—Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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Lighting a candle or playing soft music can enhance the atmosphere.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The heat lamp is focused on Juan Soto in Queens right now.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Use cable ties to secure any dangling cords from lamps, computers, TVs or other electronics.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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