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 Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 My first stop was Willow House, a café and bakery where washi lanterns cast gentle light onto the natural-wood interiors and jazz seeps from the speakers. — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 Light pathways with small lanterns to invite evening strolls through the garden. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 Layer lighting by placing lanterns with different heights and shapes throughout the room. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Wood burning stoves, Coleman lanterns, campfires and starry skies. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Underneath a giant tent with rows of colorful lanterns, crowds of hungry visitors flocked Saturday to stalls dishing out plates of teriyaki chicken, karaage and okonomiyaki pancakes. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Rather, there are battery packs available that can be used to charge the in-room lanterns and any personal devices. — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 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

Noun

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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