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or kleig light
as in arc light
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Recent Examples of klieg light
Spectacle, the klieg light of the powerful since before even the ancient Olympics, is still more than capable of blinding us to the dark.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
Within six weeks, not even klieg lights show a hint of suturing.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The leaders who look perfect on paper don’t always perform under the klieg lights.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Especially now, with the klieg lights of global attention turned toward her again in the lead-up to Paris, Richardson seems to yearn for the shelter of Big Momma’s house.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
Within six weeks, not even klieg lights show a hint of suturing.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
The leaders who look perfect on paper don’t always perform under the klieg lights.
—Ezra Klein, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
Especially now, with the klieg lights of global attention turned toward her again in the lead-up to Paris, Richardson seems to yearn for the shelter of Big Momma’s house.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for klieg light
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What’s going on in the middle of a storm that’s been around since before light bulbs, cars, and airplanes?Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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But then a light bulb went off at Gillette Stadium: The locker room was going to be open to the media Thursday morning, meaning the beat writers would be talking with dozens of chatty twentysomethings who grew up on social media.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture.Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
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Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
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Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.Steve LeBlanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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At the end of the cocktail hour, the gospel choir returned to sing as guests walked back into The Pool for dinner where the tables were overflowing with candles, florals, and fruits.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Keep them away from fireplaces, heaters and candles to avoid fire.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Joaquina Named Gibson’s New Artist Spotlight Earlier this week, Gibson announced Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter Joaquina as its new artist spotlight musician.Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Festival of Asia is poised for its grand launch in 2025 and hopes to shine a spotlight on Kuala Lumpur as a creative hub.Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Klieg light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/klieg%20light. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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