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
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Inside, drivers are greeted by a massive 17.7-inch color touchscreen with Google built in, an 11-inch driver display, a premium Bose audio system and ambient lighting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Next is ray regeneration technology, which creates pixels with the correct lighting where the rasterization hardware was otherwise unable to.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The blade, barely visible under normal lighting, protruded just enough to snag fabric during a wash cycle.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Inside, drivers are greeted by a massive 17.7-inch color touchscreen with Google built in, an 11-inch driver display, a premium Bose audio system and ambient lighting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Next is ray regeneration technology, which creates pixels with the correct lighting where the rasterization hardware was otherwise unable to.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Even if the light is temporary, staying in contact or planning another hangout is like having a lantern in that dark tunnel.—
The Learning Network,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The car was stationary, but its headlights were on, according to records made public by COPA last month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Tension hangs in the air like the luxe mod chandelier suspended from the penthouse’s impossibly high ceilings.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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In the short clip, while the ladies of the ton swoon as an oblivious Mr. Bridgerton walks into the ball in a mask, the only person who catches his attention is a lady dressed in a silver enthralled by the chandelier.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 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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That night, floodlights illuminated Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament for the first time since the Battle of Britain began in 1939.—
Si Liberman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Nissan has repurposed old Leaf batteries to power streetlights in Japan and stadiums in Amsterdam.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The projects announced included converting old streetlights to LED streetlights and implementing an electric vehicle fleet and EV charging infrastructures around Pulaski County.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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The lighthouse at Capelinhos still stands but has turned gray from the volcanic ash, losing its original white color.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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