light show

noun

: a kaleidoscopic display of colored lights, slides, and film loops

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The strength of the light show will depend on how Earth’s magnetic field interacts with the solar bursts, said Shawn Dahl at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 During a December 2021 meeting, a group of East African businesses that lost government funding amid suspicion of fraud flexed their political fundraising abilities and asked Ellison to help push back against state agencies standing in their way, audio that recently came to light shows. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025 This means more advertisements — digital ribbon boards everywhere and sponsored light shows for home runs. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025 Giant images, graphics and weird videos were interspersed with live footage, adding to the dynamic light show. Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of light show was in 1966

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“Light show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20show. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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