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Recent Examples of gaslight
Deep shadows and low gaslights create a mysterious atmosphere which, alongside the characters’ black trench coats and low-brimmed hats, turn this historical piece into a thrilling neo-noir.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Buildings, trees, gaslights, fences and church steeples were covered by snow.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
But these images are also stagy and contrived, as if his birds are players on a stage, dramatically illuminated in the glow of gaslight.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2024
Buildings, trees, gaslights, fences and church steeples were covered by snow.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2024
But these images are also stagy and contrived, as if his birds are players on a stage, dramatically illuminated in the glow of gaslight.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
Noun
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For a weekend project, incorporate a fire pit, planters, or hanging baskets, or install string lights or accent lanterns to spruce up the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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The carousel also included snaps of David out of costume in a room decorated with colorful hanging paper lanterns, an artist check-in sign, a gorgeous sunset and more.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Satellite images show a significant dimming of the lights at night, as the cities turn off streetlights to make Russia's job harder, as Ukraine's power plants are destroyed in Russian attacks and as people simply leave for other parts of Ukraine, Europe — or anywhere else that's safer.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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In just the first few months of 2025, there have been more than three dozen 311 requests filed in the Arts District, mostly for graffiti, streetlights or drag racing, per an Axios review.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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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
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An ensemble of collaborators played with this duality: British designer Lee Broom exclusively debuted the Fendi Idol chandelier, for example.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Theo, an egotist, has just been made master lighthouse keeper at the new Gininwabiko lighthouse.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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The public will be able to access the onsite parking lot, beach, lighthouse park, public park to the north, fire pit, dune area, grotto area, and exterior green space during business hours and seven days a week, according to city documents.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 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
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The following day, the couple exchanged handwritten vows in an intimate forest ceremony at an altar lit with gold candelabra.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The most glorious local display of these trees is to be found at the Getty Center terrace garden in Brentwood, where a mass of them are planted near African candelabra (Euphorbia ingens), another magnificent succulent tree.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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