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[lan-tern] / ˈlæn tərn /


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Besides his unconventional path to becoming a Green Lantern, Stewart is in possession of a unique lantern for recharging his ring that was forged by Sinestro, Jordan’s disgraced mentor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

In his downtime he would travel by horse and buggy across Pennsylvania and neighboring states with what he called his "exhibition": a new-fangled Edison phonograph, a magic lantern slide projector and later on, movies.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

When asked about this, one elderly lantern maker said it was because they could easily fill diverse orders, no matter how small in scale, and do it more cheaply than factories could.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

Diogenes the Cynic famously carried a lantern searching for an honest man.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

Not so dark that the streetlamps have come on yet, but dark enough that I know I’ll eventually wish for a lantern.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Green lanterns are interstellar peacekeepers who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

The plant belongs to Thismia, a genus of tiny species sometimes known as "fairy lanterns."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

People dug out lanterns and old radios, and companies scrambled to save what production they could.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

In the wholesale markets of Yiwu, the Chinese city known for supplying the world with inexpensive goods, buyers can find prayer rugs, Quran stands, modest clothing, Ramadan lanterns and crescent-shaped decorations.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

On the linoleum rug before the stove the flames from the burners made luminous reflections—five little golden lanterns.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers


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