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Recent Examples of headlight
If a small amount of light goes in, from a streetlamp, headlights, or even the moon, the tapetum gives the eye another chance to catch it, making things appear brighter and the eyes appear to glow.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Over 800 tiny light louvers spread across the grille and headlight bar at the front and the taillights at the rear, where a microscopic spoiler matches a chrome lower diffuser.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
According to testimony from a three-day preliminary hearing held last year, the officers who pursued Salgado first took notice of a headlight out on his BMW.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Over 800 tiny light louvers spread across the grille and headlight bar at the front and the taillights at the rear, where a microscopic spoiler matches a chrome lower diffuser.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
According to testimony from a three-day preliminary hearing held last year, the officers who pursued Salgado first took notice of a headlight out on his BMW.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Brumbelow has found that cars with headlights rated highly by IIHS for visibility—which includes many but not all LED headlights—have 19% fewer nighttime crashes compared to cars with poor headlight visibility.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlight
Noun
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Water may enter the body control module of the affected Mustangs, causing a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the period, DyStar achieved a 44 percent reduction in emission intensity through several initiatives ranging from LED lighting upgrades and better equipment insulation to moving high-energy production to more energy-efficient units in other countries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The geckos were found by flashlight at night by looking for the reflection in their eyes or following the sound of their calls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Go for a scented candle, colorful leaves from around your neighborhood, your own plentiful cornucopia of pastries, or a small Pumpkin Bundt Cake—sky's the limit.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The package included a bottle of wine, a candle and chocolates.—
Nicki Cox,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Well, St James’ Park threatens to be another level entirely for Liverpool’s visit: a Bank Holiday Monday, under the floodlights, with Newcastle and their fans seething with indignation about Alexander Isak’s behaviour and Liverpool’s pursuit of him.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The pervasiveness of artificial light – be it in the form of streetlamps, billboards, screens or floodlights – keeps our cities bright long after most people have gone to bed.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The broken streetlights that illuminate the parking lot have been repaired, and a new gate has been installed that can be locked at night, thanks to funding Cessna secured last year through the city’s Public Improvements Advisory Committee process.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, researchers with the University of Chicago Crime Lab found that upgrading streetlights in New York City’s public housing complexes led to a 36% drop in serious crimes like robbery and assault.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The first crazy thing that happens to the movie Smurls is when a kitchen chandelier almost falls on them, though the most visceral is when oldest sister Dawn Smurl (Beau Gadsdon) suddenly vomits up pieces of glass, leaving the sink and her face a bloody mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, while a crystal chandelier can still work when paired with crisp, modern touches, Saab recommends looking for chandeliers and ceiling fixtures that will add a more contemporary look.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Philips Hue has used IFA 2025 to bombard smart home fans with new product lines, cheaper light bulbs, and upgrades to some of its aging products.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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For many children, this is a light bulb moment.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Headlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headlight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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