see the light

phrase

: to discover or realize a usually obscured truth

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Some items can be air dried and kept in its original condition but there are other items that laundry experts say should never see the light of day while air drying. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026 While there was skepticism whether the series would ever see the light of day, Apple TV had consistently held the line that The Savant was delayed but not axed and will be released. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 Prime Video continues to be one of the most baffling streaming services, from dull originals like Reacher to a revolving catalogue of films that never saw the light of an actual movie theater. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 Now, with Zedd’s production and Candy Crush’s fantastical Candy Country setting, Twain sees the light of another beautiful chapter for the classic. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see the light

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“See the light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20the%20light. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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