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or relighted
as in rekindled
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Verb
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Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The image of Katherine Heigl puking at work in Knocked Up is permanently seared into my mind.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
9 Feb. 2026
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The scenery included amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge that have stayed seared into my brain forever.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The crowds have lightened over the decades, but the game endures.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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McGregor says, having swapped the black finish for an earthy green that lightened the visual weight of the piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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