Thesaurus results for LIGHT BULB

light bulb

noun

Definition of light bulb

as in candle

a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity change a light bulb that has burned out

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Recent Examples of light bulb Titans of Innovation Roundtable Billy Parks, head of FOX creator studios, had a light bulb moment 15 years ago while working with AT&T. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Choose bedside reading light bulbs of warm white, deep amber or red that have low or near-zero effective color temperatures. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Part of a continuing cycle People often think of scientific discovery as a eureka light bulb above the head of a brilliant scientist, but discovery rarely happens that way. — Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light bulb

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Noun

Add books, a vase or a candle to make the seating area look more polished.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Olight’s fifth annual O-Fan Day, held in Houston on September 19, brought flashlight enthusiasts together with company representatives for demonstrations, conversations and new-product previews.

— Connie Etemadi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
This tactical pen includes a powerful little flashlight, a strong glass-breaking tip, a blade, a graphite pen, and a magnetic screwdriver with room to hold three bits.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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In the corner, a circa 1930s Danish white earthenware table lamp by Michael Anderson & Sons is from Gallery BAC in NYC.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Like the main house, the ADU’s interiors mix new pieces with vintage accessories, including a Room & Board four-poster bed in the bedroom and midcentury ceramic lamps, textiles and artworks that Donnelly found at Los Angeles estate sales.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

Overhead in the soaring stone entry hall, a circa 1960s Italian bronze spiral chandelier adds a final sculptural flourish.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Upon entering, an imposing chandelier is a focal point and above it, the original ceiling has been carefully preserved.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chandelier

Noun

The authors concluded by noting the research potential of revisiting other early technologies using the tools of modern materials science, such as vacuum tubes, arc lamps, and early X-ray tubes.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Jan. 2026
The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.

— Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

Definition of arc lamp

Noun

The law prohibits the sale and distribution of screw-base and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Restrictions on pin-base compact fluorescent and linear fluorescent lamps are set to begin in 2027.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026

Definition of fluorescent lamp

Noun

The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.

— James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Definition of incandescent lamp

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