lighting (up)

Definition of lighting (up)next
present participle of light (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting (up)
glowing
Verb
  • The sparklers weren't the only thing dazzling; Hudson finished off the look with a glowing glam that featured a dewy complexion, shimmery eyeshadow, black liner, and a pink lip.
    Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.
    Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Lighting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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