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
the suitcase was as light as a feather after all the clothes were removed
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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
Riya Bhattacharjee,hayden Field, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Kerry Washington revealed light plot details for her upcoming Desperate Housewives series.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 2 May 2025
David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The poor performance led one Lakers legend to try and light a fire underneath his former squad.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The demo, which got off to a slightly slow start due to some interference from the stage lights, showed the audience how to pair the Orb to their phones.
—Riya Bhattacharjee,hayden Field, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The sound chorused from Minnesota’s bench as Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert exited stage right after shining under the bright Hollywood lights Wednesday in Los Angeles.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Adjective
The Jewel Cove also has light foam padding, for a smooth look (no nipples showing through, even in cold water!).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
Kerry Washington revealed light plot details for her upcoming Desperate Housewives series.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
At least one explosive first-person-view drone barreled in, striking the bus and lighting it ablaze.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The poor performance led one Lakers legend to try and light a fire underneath his former squad.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Yes Pros: Feels extremely lightweight on the skin; not scented; delivers a nice glow Cons: Not hydrating enough to replenish dehydrated skin One look at the Olive Young (a.k.a.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Coastal homes are the perfect properties to incorporate these weather-resistant, cylindrical lamp post lights with opal glass.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Nearly three hours after the final whistle, Walton Breck Road, which runs behind the Kop, was still closed to traffic due to the sheer volume of people with many clambering up railings, lamp posts or onto nearby roofs to gain the best possible vantage point as the beer flowed.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double to put the team up 4-3 in the bottom of the inning when players from his team frantically tried to alert umpires and security the fan was on the warning track.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Steel previously represented rap star Young Thug during his RICO trial.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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The quiet reflection under the glare of recorders and TV cameras soon to air on the YES Network postgame occurred nearly an hour after the highly touted pitch failed him again.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Viewers are strongly advised to avoid looking at the sun's glare without safety eyewear to avoid irreversible eye damage.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Men’s Pathfinder Rechargeable LED Cap $45 $35 at L.L. Bean Stay prepared on the trail with this rugged lighted ball cap, built for hikers and campers who need reliable, hands-free lighting.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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April 29, 2025 On a typical Friday night at Tea at Shiloh, the sprawling space is bathed in warm lighting.—
Jasmine Ting,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The Washington native’s performances in New York came the day after his set at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in North Carolina.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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In the course of that day the name Anne Lucas took on a distinctly talismanic quality.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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