artificial light

noun

: light produced by electric lamps
photographs made under artificial light

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Staying up late can increase exposure to artificial light, which may activate the body’s stress response and affect hormones that regulate hunger. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 The scientists suggest that besides late-night snacking, earlier bedtimes meant less screen time, exposure to artificial light, and biological shifts in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system and the hormone ghrelin. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 But director Lance Oppenheim and his DP David Bolen shot the luxe rentals of You Can See Everything with very little artificial light, on actual film, which shows every crack and dust mote. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026 Although there are no houseplants that actually prefer low light, plenty of them can adapt to thrive in low-light conditions or even just artificial light. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for artificial light

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“Artificial light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20light. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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