Synonyms of light
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as in glow 
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as in lamp
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as in star
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as in sunrise
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as in lightweight
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as in smooth
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as in sparse
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as in graceful
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as in gentle
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as in fluffy
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as in illuminated
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as in pale
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as in pallid
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as in to burn
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as in to illumine
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as in to perch
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as in to descend
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
he read poetry to her by the light of the moon
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as in lamp
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused
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as in lightweight
having little weight
It was no problem carrying the suitcase up the stairs since it was light.
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a little light work was all it took to straighten up the room
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
traffic on the highway seems to be very light today
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as in graceful
moving easily
the dancer was exceptionally light on her feet
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
light punishment to fit a minor offense
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the waves had an especially light foam at their crests because of the strong breeze
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as in illuminated
filled with much light
the light, airy room is exceptionally cheerful
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as in pale
lacking intensity of color
we painted the walls a light blue
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in to illumine
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of light
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Carter Jensen has bright future in KC Jensen was the shining light Tuesday night.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Start by spraying a light mist of water into a glass holder.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Choose a path or route that is established and well-lit and safe if walking later in the afternoon.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Limiting outdoor lighting at night to help keep them away, since lights can draw the insects in.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Carter Jensen has bright future in KC Jensen was the shining light Tuesday night.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
At the time, Robinson wore a maroon T-shirt, light shorts, light shoes, and a black hat with a white logo.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Start by spraying a light mist of water into a glass holder.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Although his shoes contained 10 ounces of highly explosive material, his attempt to light the fuse failed because of foot perspiration.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Choose a path or route that is established and well-lit and safe if walking later in the afternoon.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light
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Inside Lenox, palm fronds throw shimmering shadows and rattan lampshades cast a lazy glow.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Emmet Apolinario, co-founder and president of Ohio Business Advisors, has sold everything from a licensed apparel shop for college sports to a disc golf retailer to a store that just sells lamp shades.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the end of their week, campers get a chance to perform their band’s songs live with the stars.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In general, teams that acquire a star player do better in the short term than the team getting multiple role players and draft picks in exchange for one top-level asset.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The statement said that between sunrise and sunset, the no-fly zone would apply except for manned aircraft which had filed a flight plan and had a transponder switched on.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This is the final notable planet parade until October 2028, when five planets will be visible together, once again before sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sidewalk glare to in-office fluorescents are no match for this mineral SPF 30 that delivers with a Swiss clock’s precision.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Apple has applied an anti-reflective coating to ward off glare to all of the new iPhones, while the S25 Ultra is the only S25 with that feature.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Let your lighting set the mood for any fall get-together with this easy craft idea.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Novotny designed lighting, Alina Bokovikova designed costumes and Aaron Rumley designed sound.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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So the personalities are different but the core motivations and attributes are there for all naval aviators.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the streamer’s biggest hit, Game Changer, a competition show in which the premise changes every episode, Wysocki has managed to nurture intense parasocial bonds with Dropout’s fans by showcasing his personality as a chillass wandering spirit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, it was reported that Indian troops had joined a military drill with Russian and Belarusian forces near Minsk, days after Russian drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Witnessing an upward trend for a long time at the box office, Saiyaara scored a little above $64 million in 50 days.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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