floodlit 1 of 2

variants also floodlighted

floodlit

2 of 2

verb

variants also floodlighted
past tense of floodlight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlit
Adjective
  • 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.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • That's why the plants often struggle in the average dimly lit living room.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • Louis had lit Bruce on fire with Claudia’s (Delainey Hayles) diary entry as a punishment for raping her.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Tap or click a highlighted area for details.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of captivating burst of fireworks on display, the bridge glowed with hues of greens, yellows, reds and more.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Gomez wore her brunette hair in a chic updo and glowed with rosy blush and a smokey eye.
    Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • The uninterrupted sun dries out soil increasing drought risk, and light winds allow pollutants to build up, worsening air quality, particularly in urban areas.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The move ignited a week of public sparring between the two Republican power brokers.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • West Metro Fire The lightning strike ignited a fire on the golf course, drawing a response from West Metro Fire Rescue and neighboring agencies.
    Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • On occasion, the greatest speeches have come from winners of the less spotlighted awards.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As the current Cartoonist Laureate of the state, she has been highly engaged in Vermont culture and history, and says her interest in this couple was kindled by Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup, director of Vermont Humanities, who encouraged her to tell their story.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The faith of these settlers kindled a fervent Protestant piety, found in the Great Revival of the Ohio Valley frontier.
    Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
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“Floodlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodlit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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