: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display
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Further in, soaring ceilings with backlit details span the home, starting in the great room, which features a huge kitchen, a couple of dining spaces, and several lounging areas.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
The en-suite bath sits under a dual skylight with a soaking tub and ample cabinet space, while the spacious walk-in closet includes backlit cabinetry and, for an extra dose of glamour, a chandelier.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The space featured a bed with a backlit headboard, a desk and matching chair in a walnut finish, and brass mid-century accents.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances including a hood, double ovens, a sub-zero refrigerator, a Viking® gas cooktop, a Miele® dishwasher, granite countertops, a farm sink, a tile backsplash with custom accents, backlit cabinetry with pullouts, a coffee station and a warming drawer.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
The en-suite bath sits under a dual skylight with a soaking tub and ample cabinet space, while the spacious walk-in closet includes backlit cabinetry and, for an extra dose of glamour, a chandelier.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
The space featured a bed with a backlit headboard, a desk and matching chair in a walnut finish, and brass mid-century accents.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 30 May 2024
The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances including a hood, double ovens, a sub-zero refrigerator, a Viking® gas cooktop, a Miele® dishwasher, granite countertops, a farm sink, a tile backsplash with custom accents, backlit cabinetry with pullouts, a coffee station and a warming drawer.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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