Synonyms of lit up
Examples of lit up in a Sentence
he finally wandered in at 3:00 a.m., obviously lit up
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At the time, a system of red lights on the runway that act as a warning for crossing traffic were still lit up.
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Monuments and buildings around the world lit up in Prince’s signature color purple.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Few appreciated the performance more than Mick Jagger, who watched from the wings as Little Richard lit up the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Monuments and buildings around the world lit up in Prince’s signature color purple.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Few appreciated the performance more than Mick Jagger, who watched from the wings as Little Richard lit up the crowd.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lit up
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“Lit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lit%20up. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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