1
: the diffused and reflected light of the sky
2
: an opening in a house roof or ship's deck that is covered with translucent or transparent material and that is designed to admit light
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Curated with a mix of art and objects, the home hosts a plethora of skylights and windows that stunning water and forest views from nearly every room.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The women of Free Eden meet tragic ends one-by-one as a tornado approaches — Cherry in a mall escalator and Fig being struck by the mall’s skylight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, the formal dining room is framed by ample wall space for art, while adjoining sitting and lounge areas, brightened by large oval windows and skylights, create inviting spots for reading, writing, or taking calls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Common to each space are Marshall Bluetooth speakers, complimentary water, coffee, and tea, elegant mini-bars stocked with local craft beers and nibbles, and plenty of natural light thanks to skylights or garden views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The women of Free Eden meet tragic ends one-by-one as a tornado approaches — Cherry in a mall escalator and Fig being struck by the mall’s skylight.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, the formal dining room is framed by ample wall space for art, while adjoining sitting and lounge areas, brightened by large oval windows and skylights, create inviting spots for reading, writing, or taking calls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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skylight
noun
sky·light
ˈskī-ˌlīt 
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling
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