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
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
More than 145 handmade lantern sculptures of plants and animals will glow across the grounds.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
There, a custom table by Ficus Interfaith bears terrazzo motifs of Brooklyn flora, inspiration echoed in a Charlap Hyman & Herrero lantern hand-painted by Pilar Almon (Charlap Hyman’s mother).
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The current green pierhead lighthouse is at the end of the North Pier at South Marina, the remainder of the fog signal building and lantern room of the lighthouse, which were destroyed in a fire in June of 1967.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
More than 145 handmade lantern sculptures of plants and animals will glow across the grounds.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
There, a custom table by Ficus Interfaith bears terrazzo motifs of Brooklyn flora, inspiration echoed in a Charlap Hyman & Herrero lantern hand-painted by Pilar Almon (Charlap Hyman’s mother).
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The current green pierhead lighthouse is at the end of the North Pier at South Marina, the remainder of the fog signal building and lantern room of the lighthouse, which were destroyed in a fire in June of 1967.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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This can be particularly functional outdoors, where wind can quickly blow out your flame (just be sure to use a cloche that is specifically suited for use with a lit candle).—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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The proud dad could be seen sitting next to his daughter Carmen, 11, and in front of a birthday cake with candles, chiming in as his brood serenaded him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The flashlight extends from 7 to 22 inches and has a pocket clip and an anti-slip surface design.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a video posted on social media, Lahbib listed items important to have to survive 72 hours in a crisis, from food and water to a flashlight, power bank, radio, cash and medication.—
Lili Bayer,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shop our top nine outlet picks, including a lamp, linen quilt, sleeper sofa, and more, with savings up to 70 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Upolu, the nation’s most populous island frequented by tourists for its white sand beaches, some have reverted to using kerosene lamps at night and are struggling to keep their food frozen – as rolling power outages leave them without electricity for hours each day.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Outdoor space: The owners spent more than $348,000 on outdoor lighting and landscaping, planting Norway Spruce and White Pine trees.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Save on patio furniture sets, outdoor lighting, rugs, and more must-haves this month.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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