as in illumined
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.
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Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage.
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Or 24 hours with proper lighting — The flag can fly around the clock if it is properly illuminated at night.
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That's why the plants often struggle in the average dimly lit living room.
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Louis had lit Bruce on fire with Claudia’s (Delainey Hayles) diary entry as a punishment for raping her.
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The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states.
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Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
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“Beaconed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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