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illuminants

noun

plural of illuminant

as in lamps

something that provides illumination at the time, a spermaceti candle was the brightest indoor illuminant available

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Examples include coastal shell mirrors in a city home, Eiffel Tower lamps, or farmhouse signs.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Instead, LaMarque suggests adding decorative fixtures such as sconces, floor lamps, and table lamps to create atmosphere and intimacy in your living room.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

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