as in candle
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as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumining
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in descending
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of lighting
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Here, there are more shadowboxing wall treatments, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Diltz explained that while human eyes can see with green lighting, the plants don’t respond to it, which helps when the grow lights are off.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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The production team augments the cast’s over-the-top performances with floor-to-ceiling tentacles (set designer Lindsay Mummert), bursts of green light from the heat rays (lighting designer Sarah Riffle) and warbling sound effects that evoke a 1950s sci-fi film (sound designer Joe Griffin).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Here, there are more shadowboxing wall treatments, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Diltz explained that while human eyes can see with green lighting, the plants don’t respond to it, which helps when the grow lights are off.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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Pictures, flowers and candles mark a makeshift memorial on June 3 in Wenatchee, Washington, in honor of Olivia, Paityn and Evelyn Decker, who were found dead near Leavenworth after their father Travis Decker failed to return them after a scheduled visitation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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Some of the bike's other features include fully internal cable routing; a complete LED lighting system with turn indicators and a 1,120-lumen headlight; plus a motorcycle-grade electric horn.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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While exterior touches are scarce, the grille, lighting, headlight trim, and exterior handles all nicely complement the sleek body without impeding it.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The dim shake of her flashlight on the wall, the creak of the floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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There’s a powerful 3200-lumen LED flashlight that doubles as a lantern and an 8-Hz strobe light to ward off potential danger in the wild and seek help.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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Incorporating sculptural chandeliers, uplighting that dances across textured walls, and layered candlelight will transform a venue.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Minimum and Maximum Height Similar to elegant hanging chandeliers, the minimum and maximum height of a pendant light has the power to make or break the potential of the light fixture in your space.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Last year, the city added fifty-six L.E.D. floodlights to the bases of the bridge’s two towers, making the effect even harsher and brighter.—
Diego Lasarte,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Its 1080p camera captures sharp footage with a wide 143-degree view, while the dual 700-lumen LED floodlights ensure everything’s visible, especially at night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Meanwhile, local governments can use sensor data to brighten or dim streetlights and dispatch garbage trucks only when bins are full, optimizing energy use based on real-time pedestrian activity.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The darkening of city and park streetlights and traffic signals due to theft has been an ongoing problem, with St. Paul spending about $3 million last year in repairs and staff time.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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Branden was my lighthouse, guiding me to shore, discerning, relentless, tireless in his pursuit of truth.—
Sarah Paulson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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