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 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
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Similarly, in Theses Against Occultism, Theodor Adorno analyzes the interwar culture and subculture in the same light.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Heavy occlusives can trap debris and worsen breakouts; keep textures light, focus on humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid, and always, always add a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
January encourages you to take small, meaningful steps toward the goals that light you up.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For one, ultraviolet light can suppress the immune system, Rahman says.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Similarly, in Theses Against Occultism, Theodor Adorno analyzes the interwar culture and subculture in the same light.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The picture looks rich and detailed, and colors are saturated in both dark and light scenes.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Heavy occlusives can trap debris and worsen breakouts; keep textures light, focus on humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid, and always, always add a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
So in the final week of October, Batie-Smoose submitted the complaint, and brought to light the allegations of Fleming conspiring with an opponent to have Slusser harmed.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
January encourages you to take small, meaningful steps toward the goals that light you up.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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With an adequate amount of vitamin D, good sun protection, a fewer step routine and better eating habits, the glow is continuous.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pottery Barn Graham 3-Drawer Nightstand Having a nightstand to house your alarm clock, bedside lamp, books, a lip mask, a phone, and water within arms reach is a non-negotiable, in my opinion.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The girl only makes selfless wishes, and Iblis is banished to his lamp for a millennia for his failure.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 1970s had seen a mass exodus of Argentina’s star players abroad, particularly to Spain, where a ban on foreign players had recently been lifted.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Country music star Tanya Tucker sang at his bedside.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Heat’s three-time All-Star center is up before sunrise to prepare for training camp practices at Florida Atlantic University this week and finds himself up later than usual when Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has a game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The heat was there before the sunrise had opened the showdown.—
Kevin Coulson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Available in 17 shades, MIULEE’s sheer curtains diffuse sunlight and soften glare without disrupting air flow.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Without his mother’s overbearing glare, Ed becomes romantically involved with Adeline Watkins (Suzanna Son), an intriguing outcast in town, and begins indulging in a spree of gruesome crimes that would later shock the nation.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tesla also removed ambient lighting, certain exterior light bars, power-folding mirrors, and other upgrades introduced in previous refreshes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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During the end-of-year holiday season, there's Christmas tree lighting, breakfast with Santa, gingerbread house workshops, and Tommy the Real Elf experiences.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Burns began as a forward before solidifying his calling as a defenseman, playing seven years in Minnesota and flashing his personality off the ice and thoroughbred mentally on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hanke recommends allowing the peso to float for around 60 days, enabling market forces to determine its actual worth in terms of dollars.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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In cases of a head coach change, student-athletes will have a 15-day consecutive window beginning five days after a new coach is hired or announced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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