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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While some lanterns only include a single light, others have up to four separate LEDs, offering a far brighter shine.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
These centers provide goods like water, first aid kits and lanterns.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 29 Dec. 2025
Visit from November to January to see the famed North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, where the grounds of the venue are transformed into a glowing wonderland of larger-than-life silk sculpture lanterns.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Cincinnati Zoo's Festival of Lights The Cincinnati Zoo is all in for its annual PNC Festival of Lights, complete with over 5 million LED lights and 65 animal lanterns located throughout the zoo.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2025
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The event also brought back the brand's limited-edition Holiday Dill-ight candle.—
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Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.—
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
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If an app asks for permissions that do not match its purpose, like a calculator wanting your location or a flashlight needing camera access, that is a major red flag.—
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Then his eyes shone like lamps among the trees.—
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lantern. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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