headlight

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Recent Examples of headlight Police also issued the driver a citation for his headlight and lack of valid inspection sticker. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026 Readers have also recommended Turtle Wax headlight restoration kits. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026 She was shot three times by an officer who stood by her front left headlight, who the Department of Homeland Security said was hit by Good and fired in self-defense. Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026 According to the recall report, this is because there could be missing headlight adjustment prevention caps, which would, in turn, cause them not to be adjusted correctly. James Powel, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headlight
Noun
  • When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Other speakers will focus on the importance of dark skies, impacts on wildlife from light pollution, and lighting techniques to preserve the night sky.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Bring a flashlight with a red filter.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Two similar blazes occurred in 2017, both caused by falling paper sky lanterns.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The vibe is romantic and historic but not stuffy, with a design scheme that integrates elements of Japanese design into its bedrooms with floor beds, paper lanterns, and minimalist details.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Set the scene, light a fragrant candle, and let the spring fun begin.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In English many words derive from ancient languages such as Latin (candle) and Greek (biology) or are borrowed from other languages (guru, cigar, karaoke).
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • But what Buzelis is receiving is something closer to a floodlight, writes Julia Poe.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Lit up by streetlight; silver around the forehead.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Also, Zack Wickham hits his head on a streetlight while on a double-decker party bus?
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Don’t miss a stop at the Chandelier Bar with its show-stopping chandelier made with 15,000 crystals.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to sconces around the mirror, a pendant light or chandelier also makes an eye-catching statement.
    Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Headlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headlight. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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