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The journey culminates with the breathtaking waterfall light show.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023
There was even a well-orchestrated iPhone light show throughout the darkened arena before the players took the court.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The looming Palace of the Dukes contrasted by the dancing fountain light show is a spectacular scene to capture.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Aside from adding more congestion to Earth’s orbit, though, the SpaceX rocket launch also created a brilliant light show.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 29 Dec. 2022
This light show features a 1-mile trail decorated with holiday lights that winds through the garden with lantern trees, tunnels and light attractions, along with installations from international artists that come alive at night with color.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
That’s followed by fireworks and a laser light show.
—al, 28 Dec. 2022
The highlight was a funicular ride 10,000 feet above sea level to the top of the sanctuary of Monserrate, where the Christmas light show was still on full display.
—Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Dec. 2022
Related:Carmel could get a $1.5M water tower light show.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2022
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023
There was even a well-orchestrated iPhone light show throughout the darkened arena before the players took the court.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 Feb. 2023
The looming Palace of the Dukes contrasted by the dancing fountain light show is a spectacular scene to capture.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Aside from adding more congestion to Earth’s orbit, though, the SpaceX rocket launch also created a brilliant light show.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 29 Dec. 2022
This light show features a 1-mile trail decorated with holiday lights that winds through the garden with lantern trees, tunnels and light attractions, along with installations from international artists that come alive at night with color.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
That’s followed by fireworks and a laser light show.
—al, 28 Dec. 2022
The highlight was a funicular ride 10,000 feet above sea level to the top of the sanctuary of Monserrate, where the Christmas light show was still on full display.
—Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Dec. 2022
Related:Carmel could get a $1.5M water tower light show.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1966, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near light show
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“Light show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20show. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.
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