: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display
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There’s open-pore wood trim with backlit accents, brushed aluminum trim, a wide range of ambient lights and three-zone climate control.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The backlit display is easy to read, even on a bright sunny day.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The keyboard, which takes up the bottom third of the device's face, features a full QWERTY layout with backlit tactile keys.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
The lounge area is sandwiched between a backlit bar and a dual-sided fireplace shared with the dining room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The backlit display is easy to read, even on a bright sunny day.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025
The keyboard, which takes up the bottom third of the device's face, features a full QWERTY layout with backlit tactile keys.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
The lounge area is sandwiched between a backlit bar and a dual-sided fireplace shared with the dining room.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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