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 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
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 June 2025
In a town like NYC, one had better master the art of performing well under the bright lights.
—Geoffrey Knox, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Shy Velvet Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress This linen dress comes in 17 colors at varying price points, including light beige, lemon yellow, and teal blue.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 June 2025
Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray (Crowe), Kaczynski’s troubled past resurfaces decades later when his manhunt, led by FBI agent Joanne Miller (Woodley), brings to light the chilling consequences of ambition and isolation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Prior to the short film’s origins, at the top of 2025, Santana traded the bright lights of Los Angeles for the plains of Wyoming, where there was nothing to do but make music.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 June 2025
In a town like NYC, one had better master the art of performing well under the bright lights.
—Geoffrey Knox, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Adjective
Weight Most backpack coolers are relatively light at around two or three pounds, and rightly so.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Shy Velvet Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress This linen dress comes in 17 colors at varying price points, including light beige, lemon yellow, and teal blue.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
Can someone go find that column, print it out, and light it on fire?
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray (Crowe), Kaczynski’s troubled past resurfaces decades later when his manhunt, led by FBI agent Joanne Miller (Woodley), brings to light the chilling consequences of ambition and isolation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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As the moon and stars light the night, the fabric and tiny mirrors will provide a magical glow to the ralli design. SR: Does ralli-making have a cultural connotation other than its usage as a quilt? PS: There are deep cultural meanings to ralli-making.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Essie Penny Talk $10 at Amazon $13 $10 at Walmart $10 at Ulta There's a metallic for every season, and summertime calls for a rose gold shade that mimics a sunset glow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Start with Accessories Use interchangeable pieces like colorful placemats, candleholders and candlesticks, salt and pepper mills, and even those trendy and oh-so-cute rechargeable lamps as your base.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2025
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The key was to teach the subjects that lit my own lamp.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 June 2025
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One of the biggest was only having star running back Christian McCaffrey for four games.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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The atmosphere spoke volumes, about the growing appetite for the game, the hunger of emerging stars, and the potential for the BAL to not only grow within the continent but also to become a destination of choice for talent around the world.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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At one point, El Moussa's father could be observed getting upset and turning around to glare at the man.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Sometimes leaders, like astronomers, need tools to block out the glare and find the right path to new discoveries.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Most of his meetings with the press involve cameras and lighting equipment.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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The private pilot’s license does qualify Bedford to fly several types of planes in various weather and lighting conditions, Politico noted.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
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Rarely did anyone bring to television Julia’s big, warm personality and joie de vivre, which blazed through our little black-and-white screens (before later transitioning, of course, to color).—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The way Chomet operates, the film’s personality comes across via the detailed and incredibly expressive faces, not the dialogue or its delivery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The mural is located in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, about 20 miles from Paramount, where the riots have taken place for several days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In February, the new Trump administration rescinded an OCR fact sheet issued by the Department of Education in the waning days of Joe Biden’s presidency.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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