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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Chesney and many players got their first look at the Rose Bowl lit up at night during a visit Friday.
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Taking a massive bite of his hot dog, Tim lit up like the Fourth of July.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
His eyes lit up as the early-morning rays doused each layer of rock, turning them different shades of red and gold.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Season's greetings from Joaquin, Lola and Michael, whose smiles practically lit up their Christmas tree in 2015.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Taking a massive bite of his hot dog, Tim lit up like the Fourth of July.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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“Lit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lit%20up. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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