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as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
he read poetry to her by the light of the moon
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as in lamps
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused
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as in burns
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumines
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 perches
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 descends
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 lights
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Add some more class to your kitchen or dining room with this three-pack of crystal pendant lights from Wayfair.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even with your porch lights off at night, the camera’s infrared night vision transmits a clear image.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The car also features 12-inch wire wheels shod in Pirelli Cinturato tires, period-correct lights, a Nardi steering wheel, remastered dials, and a fresh suspension tested by Ferrari.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Add some more class to your kitchen or dining room with this three-pack of crystal pendant lights from Wayfair.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even with your porch lights off at night, the camera’s infrared night vision transmits a clear image.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lights
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Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.—
Micaela English,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
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Every detail, from the arrangement of the tables to the glow of the lamps, is intentional, creating a flow that feels communal yet elegant.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take a look at all the stars out and about this week.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Standouts include the state’s oldest, the Olson Observation Tower, which opened in 1922 and features 133 steps for panoramic views over Monongahela National Forest, while the Bickle Knob Observation Tower is a favorite spot for sunrises and sunsets.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The second season promises eight episodes of more deadpan humor, soulless glares from Jenna Ortega as the titular character and even a Lady Gaga cameo, as Wednesday takes on another eerie supernatural mystery at Nevermore Academy.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While there has long been a stereotype that Hollywood is all liberal, plenty of conservative celebrities also routinely make their political opinions known.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency, which represents celebrities including Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon and Pharrell Williams, is known for pioneering the integration between brand communications and talent management.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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