Neon
noun
A kind of gas that emits a bright light when electricity runs through it, often used in lights for advertising.
The neon sign above the bar was flashing.
Often appears as...
- neon sign
- neon light
adjective
Relating to neon gas or lamps, or very bright and fashionable colors.
She wore a neon pink shirt to the party.
Often appears as...
- neon colors
- neon clothing
noun
A chemical element that is a gas and glows when electricity is passed through it.
The chemical symbol for neon is Ne.
Often appears as...
- neon gas
- neon element
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Academic
noun
A kind of gas that emits a bright light when electricity runs through it, often used in lights for advertising.
The neon sign above the bar was flashing.
Often appears as...
- neon sign
- neon light
adjective
Relating to neon gas or lamps, or very bright and fashionable colors.
She wore a neon pink shirt to the party.
Often appears as...
- neon colors
- neon clothing
noun
A chemical element that is a gas and glows when electricity is passed through it.
The chemical symbol for neon is Ne.
Often appears as...
- neon gas
- neon element
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Bright Advertising
Neon is associated with eye-catching signage, especially for businesses open at night.
The hotel's neon lights were visible from blocks away.
Pro Tip 2/3Retro and Modern
Neon evokes both nostalgia for the 20th century and a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
Retro diners often feature neon to create a vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Artists use neon due to its vibrant colors and the way it can shape light.
The gallery featured an exhibit with intricate neon sculptures.
Pro Tip 1/3Bright Advertising
Neon is associated with eye-catching signage, especially for businesses open at night.
The hotel's neon lights were visible from blocks away.
Pro Tip 2/3Retro and Modern
Neon evokes both nostalgia for the 20th century and a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
Retro diners often feature neon to create a vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Artists use neon due to its vibrant colors and the way it can shape light.
The gallery featured an exhibit with intricate neon sculptures.
Pro Tip 1/3Bright Advertising
Neon is associated with eye-catching signage, especially for businesses open at night.
The hotel's neon lights were visible from blocks away.
Pro Tip 2/3Retro and Modern
Neon evokes both nostalgia for the 20th century and a sleek, contemporary aesthetic.
Retro diners often feature neon to create a vintage atmosphere.
Pro Tip 3/3Artistic Expression
Artists use neon due to its vibrant colors and the way it can shape light.
The gallery featured an exhibit with intricate neon sculptures.
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"Bootie" Shakin' Frogs -...
neon green bodies coupled with the red eyes may play havoc with their nocturnal predators visual senses the tree frogs sleep by day stuck to leaf bottoms with their eyes closed and body markings covered the scientists believe the vibrations created by the shaking are an important
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Best of Australian...
around the world to find the blue ringed octopus the ones that have found here around Sydney are called blue lined octopus because all running down the surface in the mantle you can see a great big long neon light oh look at that bright bright color change gorgeous and
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The Venomous Blue Ringed...
the tiny wonder that I've come halfway around the world to find the blue ringed octopus the ones that have found here around Sydney are called blue lined octopus because all running down the surface of the mantle you can see great big long neon lights oh look at that
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What makes neon signs...
Because of the glass tubes' fragile nature, it usually wasn't feasible to ship them over long distances. Instead, most neon signs were created by local neon shops and then installed nearby. Signs with humor, personality, and intricate designs proliferated,
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Go Ahead, Dream About...
It was going to be neon megacities and flying vehicles. But now, nobody knows what the world is going to look like even in just a couple years, and there are so many scary apparitions lurking on the horizon.
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Helium 101 PIPE National...
Helium has a variety of applications largely due to its unique characteristics. It's a noble gas so it's less likely to interact with other elements. When mixed with neon, helium can create low power lasers
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Egypt Wants Treasures...
that rosetta stone didn't come out of the ground with a neon sign on it saying I'm important by the way it took work it took knowledge and that I think has to translate into some sense of of at least
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Egypt Wants its...
that rosetta stone didn't come out of the ground with a neon sign on it saying I'm important by the way it took work it took knowledge and that I think has to translate into some sense of at least
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Your body was forged in...
and carbon then burns into oxygen, into neon, silicon, sulphur and ultimately iron. And iron is the end. Why? Because iron is the most bound nuclei in the universe,
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Anand Giridharadas: A...
If human history were a parade, America's float would be a neon shrine to second chances. But America, generous with second chances to the children of other lands,
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"Bootie" Shakin' Frogs -...
neon green bodies coupled with the red eyes may play havoc with their nocturnal predators visual senses the tree frogs sleep by day stuck to leaf bottoms with their eyes closed and body markings covered the scientists believe the vibrations created by the shaking are an important
Video examples
Best of Australian...
around the world to find the blue ringed octopus the ones that have found here around Sydney are called blue lined octopus because all running down the surface in the mantle you can see a great big long neon light oh look at that bright bright color change gorgeous and
Video examples
The Venomous Blue Ringed...
the tiny wonder that I've come halfway around the world to find the blue ringed octopus the ones that have found here around Sydney are called blue lined octopus because all running down the surface of the mantle you can see great big long neon lights oh look at that
Video examples
What makes neon signs...
Because of the glass tubes' fragile nature, it usually wasn't feasible to ship them over long distances. Instead, most neon signs were created by local neon shops and then installed nearby. Signs with humor, personality, and intricate designs proliferated,
Video examples
Go Ahead, Dream About...
It was going to be neon megacities and flying vehicles. But now, nobody knows what the world is going to look like even in just a couple years, and there are so many scary apparitions lurking on the horizon.
Video examples
Helium 101 PIPE National...
Helium has a variety of applications largely due to its unique characteristics. It's a noble gas so it's less likely to interact with other elements. When mixed with neon, helium can create low power lasers
Video examples
Egypt Wants Treasures...
that rosetta stone didn't come out of the ground with a neon sign on it saying I'm important by the way it took work it took knowledge and that I think has to translate into some sense of of at least
Video examples
Egypt Wants its...
that rosetta stone didn't come out of the ground with a neon sign on it saying I'm important by the way it took work it took knowledge and that I think has to translate into some sense of at least
Video examples
Your body was forged in...
and carbon then burns into oxygen, into neon, silicon, sulphur and ultimately iron. And iron is the end. Why? Because iron is the most bound nuclei in the universe,
Video examples
Anand Giridharadas: A...
If human history were a parade, America's float would be a neon shrine to second chances. But America, generous with second chances to the children of other lands,
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Quote examples
Sabrina Carpenter
American Musician
I loved all of the 'Zenon' movies. Those were my jam mostly because of the fashion. I loved something about the space buns and the weird neon colors. I couldn't just wear that in real life because people would look weirdly at me, but maybe at a party or something.
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Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
The aliens from 'Attack the Block' - I thought they were some of the most unique and creative movie monsters I had ever seen. From the jet-black hair to the neon blue teeth.
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Khalid
American Musician
I just love matching sets. Tops and bottoms that are the same color are awesome to me, because you can get them in so many different colors - neon colors.
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Giorgio Moroder
Italian Producer
I had an idea for a technologically advanced luxury watch. I got involved in digital art and neon painting and put on shows of my work.
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Natasha Lyonne
American Actress
My hair is such a statement that it's like a neon sign asking for trouble.
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Bibi Bourelly
German Musician
Opportunities don't always come dressed in neon colors.
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Tiffani Thiessen
Actress
I'm sorry, but neon just doesn't look good on anybody!
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Lenny Bruce
American Comedian
Miami Beach is where neon goes to die.
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Rob Kardashian
American Celebrity
I'm obsessed with neon sneakers.
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Ashley Wagner
American Athlete
I'm not one for neon colors.
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Sabrina Carpenter
American Musician
I loved all of the 'Zenon' movies. Those were my jam mostly because of the fashion. I loved something about the space buns and the weird neon colors. I couldn't just wear that in real life because people would look weirdly at me, but maybe at a party or something.
Quote examples
Finn Wolfhard
Canadian Actor
The aliens from 'Attack the Block' - I thought they were some of the most unique and creative movie monsters I had ever seen. From the jet-black hair to the neon blue teeth.
Quote examples
Khalid
American Musician
I just love matching sets. Tops and bottoms that are the same color are awesome to me, because you can get them in so many different colors - neon colors.
Quote examples
Giorgio Moroder
Italian Producer
I had an idea for a technologically advanced luxury watch. I got involved in digital art and neon painting and put on shows of my work.
Quote examples
Natasha Lyonne
American Actress
My hair is such a statement that it's like a neon sign asking for trouble.
Quote examples
Bibi Bourelly
German Musician
Opportunities don't always come dressed in neon colors.
Quote examples
Tiffani Thiessen
Actress
I'm sorry, but neon just doesn't look good on anybody!
Quote examples
Lenny Bruce
American Comedian
Miami Beach is where neon goes to die.
Quote examples
Rob Kardashian
American Celebrity
I'm obsessed with neon sneakers.
Quote examples
Ashley Wagner
American Athlete
I'm not one for neon colors.
Example 1 of 10
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