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
Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 25 May 2025
Most people personalize their lanterns with messages.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The entrance was subtle—a wooden door flanked by Japanese lanterns, at the end of a short stone path—and by Walt Disney World Resort standards, very quiet.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 25 May 2025
Most people personalize their lanterns with messages.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 15 May 2025
The entrance was subtle—a wooden door flanked by Japanese lanterns, at the end of a short stone path—and by Walt Disney World Resort standards, very quiet.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lantern
Noun
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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
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.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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Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Lamplighters didn’t have their health benefits tied to their ability to go light lamps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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This is done by using real-time data and user preferences to coordinate individual AI agents like the smart thermostat, the lighting or even appliances.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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