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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 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 Early automotive lamps were less like searchlights and more like dim lanterns politely suggesting that there may or may not be a vehicle present. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 At sunset, everyone will release their lanterns across the water. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 At times, district administrators would pull out their cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Blue paper lanterns swayed in the wind, and people wore traditional Japanese garments to complete the atmosphere. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 All essentials are provided, such as luxury bedding, towels and robes, lanterns, and a firepit with firewood. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 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

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