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as in illuminated
filled with much light
we approached the clearing, alight with torches, and observed a reenactment of ancient rites by Druids
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as in burning
chiefly British
being on fire
the pub, one of London's oldest, was completely alight by the time firefighters arrived
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond
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Recent Examples of alight
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Questions plague the handling of 14-year-old Agostina’s case After Agostina’s death, protesters directed anger at local law enforcement, setting tires alight in the streets of Cordoba.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Then, while Louise was peering through the letterbox, our mother alighted from the back of a black cab.
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Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Instead, its discreet entrance beckons you into a foyer alight with more than a dozen dangling glass lamps crafted by Barovier & Toso of Murano, and a sketch-like portrait of the actress Monica Vitti by the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Questions plague the handling of 14-year-old Agostina’s case After Agostina’s death, protesters directed anger at local law enforcement, setting tires alight in the streets of Cordoba.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
Four alighted on a paper towel dispenser.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Then, while Louise was peering through the letterbox, our mother alighted from the back of a black cab.
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Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The massive illuminated sign, which hung outside New York City's Ed Sullivan Theater throughout Colbert's nearly 11-year run as host, was purchased at auction earlier this year and now sits on the rooftop of WeHo Bistro.
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The front end features a more upright stance dominated by the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, while new 'double-X' daytime running lights give the SUV a distinctive lighting signature.
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
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Marie, perched between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and adjacent to its Canadian twin city of the same name.
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Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.
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Around 1,000 attendees are expected to descend on Madison Square Garden over the next two days to celebrate the union of the music superstar and Super Bowl champion.
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The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas.
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The light rail’s Green Line will reopen after construction of the new light rail station at Seventh Street and Railyards Boulevard is completed, which is expected later this summer.
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Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career.
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The unexpected design adds instant intrigue to the space while still serving the functional role of offering a cool respite from the sun's blazing rays.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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That lowers the chance of landing on a fake claim page built to steal your information.
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Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.
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Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops.
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“Alight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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