Thesaurus results for LANTERNS

lanterns

noun

plural of lantern

as in candles

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 lanterns Pieces created for Nanjing draw on the city’s own cultural lineage, from Qinhuai lanterns to yuhua stones. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Expect floats, marching bands, autumn lanterns, a food festival, kids’ activities, and a costume contest, all in one of our favorite towns for a fall getaway. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of others were there lighting small squat candles in their cedar-plank lanterns. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 This year’s outdoor fall decor runs the gamut from classic pumpkins and colorful wreaths to lanterns, doormats and pieces that lean more neutral than traditional orange and black. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Pottery Barn knows this all too well, because the retailer just marked down some of its best fall decor, with discounts up to 72 percent on everything from lanterns to reversible quilts. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 The acorn lanterns will march alongside the Oak King lantern in honor of Atlanta's tree canopy and Trees Atlanta. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Vibrant pumpkins and potted flowers pop against the mat—or, flank it with white pumpkins and black lanterns for a monochromatic look that lends a chic Addams Family vibe. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

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The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of candles

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Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
In day scenes, film lights were only used where natural light fell short; at night, the team relied as much as possible on existing streetlights and lamps.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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