Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inner lights
Noun
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The set design includes Norms’ orange vinyl counter seats, pendant lights, a metallic wall clock and tent cards on the tables.—
Fielding Buck,
Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the lights go out and the sound of 20 engines thundering to life cuts through the crowd’s silent anticipation, all eyes in the grandstands will fix on the race for 56 laps.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shriver focuses most of her fictional energies on characters who are more generously, and more plausibly, drawn and thus more deserving of her—and our—interest.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Quaid and Thatcher are both standouts in their TV ensembles — The Boys and Yellowjackets, respectively — and their opposing energies create a unique chemistry here.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The blending of ages, vibrations, rich colors and the rhythmic beat captured the spirit of America.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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Good vibes aside, convincing city officials to enact street closures for race routes is a complicated and often political process, and the margins on these events are typically low.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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But tens of thousands of films are made each year, and quite a few of them break the rules, defy conventional narrative expectations and smack us deep in our souls.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The world must stand with the people of Iran before more of our bravest souls are lost.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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