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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
Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
The property has adopted other environmentally friendly initiatives such as energy-efficient lighting and water recycling, too.
—Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Brands are already experimenting with these to replace traditional photo shoots, creating hyper-realistic visuals that accurately replicate textures, lighting and dimensions across diverse contexts.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beyond all the usual advice (proper watering, lighting and soil), Hamell says the secret is connecting with your plant.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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This router is packed with features like customizable RGB lighting and game optimization to make your playing experience smoother.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 10 Mar. 2025
The property has adopted other environmentally friendly initiatives such as energy-efficient lighting and water recycling, too.
—Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Brands are already experimenting with these to replace traditional photo shoots, creating hyper-realistic visuals that accurately replicate textures, lighting and dimensions across diverse contexts.
—Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Beyond all the usual advice (proper watering, lighting and soil), Hamell says the secret is connecting with your plant.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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That payday included a $50 million bonus and average annual salary of $27 million, according to Spotrac. Sasaki, like Ohtani, left millions of dollars on the table by switching sides of the Pacific Ocean before blowing out 25 candles.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the clip, the 55-year-old blows out the candles on a three-tiered cake, decorated with pink cowboy hats, disco balls, and sparklers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Later this spring, Stewart will launch a new collection in textiles and decor featuring bedding, lights, lanterns, wreaths and other outdoor living pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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From glowing red lanterns and mesmerizing dragon dances to the delicious symbolic dishes shared at family tables, every detail speaks to its rich cultural roots.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Racial Profiling Prohibition Advisory Board that found Black drivers were almost twice as likely to be stopped for headlight and license plate display violations compared to white drivers, and Hispanic drivers were 1.5 times as likely to be stopped for these violations as white drivers.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of emergency.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even chandeliers hang from the ceiling, and names like Royal Doulton, Aynsley and Wedgwood highlight the international origins of the products.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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Inside, a custom triple-tier circular chandelier hangs from the double-height foyer crossed by a staircase and the upstairs bridge.—
Sandra Barrera,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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The two floodlights provided more than enough light to illuminate my entire driveway and part of my front yard.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ring Floodlight Camera $200 $120 at Amazon $200 $120 at Home Depot With over 10,000 bought in the past month on Amazon alone, this LED floodlight and security camera is certainly popular.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
2 Dec. 2024
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The neighborhood was pitch black: All the stoplights and streetlights were out.—
Josh Eells,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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By train In Norway, hop aboard the Northern Lights Train, also known as the Arctic Circle Express, to get far away from light pollution caused by cars and streetlights.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Part-way up the lighthouse's wall will be smashed open, letting you inside.—
Ryan Woodrow,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Don’t miss part II The old lighthouse on the Nature Trail.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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