1
as in illuminated
filled with much light
we approached the clearing, alight with torches, and observed a reenactment of ancient rites by Druids
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as in burning
chiefly British
being on fire
the pub, one of London's oldest, was completely alight by the time firefighters arrived
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond
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Recent Examples of alight
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Social media has been alight throughout the season with accusations that the NFL’s officials are helping the Chiefs with big calls in critical moments.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In her book, Morrison writes that Michaels first alighted on O’Brien as a possible new Late Night host because of his humor pedigree.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The stadium is alight with the group’s signature pink lightstick.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Social media has been alight throughout the season with accusations that the NFL’s officials are helping the Chiefs with big calls in critical moments.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
And forget about leaving wallets, phones, or bags on the cream leather seats—cabin cameras linked to speakers will alert alighting passengers that their belongings ought not to be left behind.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
In her book, Morrison writes that Michaels first alighted on O’Brien as a possible new Late Night host because of his humor pedigree.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alight
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Google’s Gemini integration fuels ads perched just above search results—personalized but not quite campaign-specific yet.—
Ivan Guzenko,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First responders descended on the scene as a plume of smoke shrouded the five-story furnace building on Bells Lane.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny day last February, Mesfin and a team of photographers and surfers of color descended on Huntington Pier in Southern California.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Warm up in the adjacent Fire Lounge, which features food and flaming cocktails.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Somewhat surprisingly, flaming saganaki is now also catching on in Greece, especially in tourist-heavy restaurants, such as the Athens Yacht Club.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Highland School of Technology kept its spot at the top of the Charlotte-area rankings in the U.S. News & World Report 2025-26 Best High Schools rankings released Tuesday, Aug. 19, but its statewide ranking dropped one spot from No. 10 to No. 11 – meaning no school in the area landed in the top 10.—
Evan Moore
August 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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Variety has confirmed that Dafne Keen and Saara Chaudry have landed recurring roles in the third season of the Disney+ show, which is based on the Rick Riordan book series of the same name.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Izamal, Mexico Bathed in golden ochre, Izamal shimmers beneath the blazing Yucatán sun—its colonial facades and cobbled streets glowing like honeycomb.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Newer faces impress in Mizzou scrimmage Under the blazing St. Charles sun, a handful of Tigers shined with key players on the sidelines.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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But reading a great part in a great script still lights a fire in him.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Hinton has claimed that the inhabitants of the Bronx lit more fires than their landlords did.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Alight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alight. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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