: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display
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Other nods to retro goodness include backlit VU meters, lots of knobs and a folding handle.
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Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The backlit keyboard adds comfort and flexibility in low light.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Sculptural sconces, recessed LEDs, and even backlit panels help set the mood and allow for layering light.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025
Samsung Samsung teased a fresh take on backlit premium televisions at CES in January, with a 98-inch 8K LCD TV prototype featuring RGB microLED technology.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
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Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The backlit keyboard adds comfort and flexibility in low light.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Sculptural sconces, recessed LEDs, and even backlit panels help set the mood and allow for layering light.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025
Samsung Samsung teased a fresh take on backlit premium televisions at CES in January, with a 98-inch 8K LCD TV prototype featuring RGB microLED technology.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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