Synonyms of lit up
Examples of lit up in a Sentence
he finally wandered in at 3:00 a.m., obviously lit up
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The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
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Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
The lightning and the thunder was so consistent, the whole house was lit up like daylight for about 20 minutes.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Beasley even lit up the scoreboard consistently across the globe in China, affording him unquestioned credentials as an offensive wizard worldwide.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
The lightning and the thunder was so consistent, the whole house was lit up like daylight for about 20 minutes.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
In one chilling early scene, the toys peek out Bonnie’s window and see all the houses around them lit up, from within, by the spectral glow of personal digital devices.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Beasley even lit up the scoreboard consistently across the globe in China, affording him unquestioned credentials as an offensive wizard worldwide.
—Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lit up
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“Lit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lit%20up. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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