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 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
It was no problem carrying the suitcase up the stairs since it was light.
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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The sparkling citrus soda is a versatile beverage that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes, from light salads to rich entrees.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the sunlight passing through Earth dimly lights the moon as a result.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Formation-flying demonstrations, such as two-craft systems that block light like a mini-eclipse, show the principle but not at the separations and wavelengths needed for nearby Earth analogs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Similarly, the Sun is less energetic at near-infrared wavelengths than visible light wavelengths, and continues to decline through the mid-infrared, far-infrared, microwave, and radio sets of wavelengths.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
The sparkling citrus soda is a versatile beverage that pairs beautifully with a range of dishes, from light salads to rich entrees.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
That lit a lightbulb in my head.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Some of the sunlight passing through Earth dimly lights the moon as a result.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lit Ghost Cloche Add a small but impactful touch of Halloween with these little ghost cloches that add an eerie glow to coffee tables, shelves, and countertops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Or, seek out small accents like antique mirrors or retro lamps to add character and complement your existing modern pieces.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bring in a pretty pendant, a table lamp, and even something decorative like a picture light or sconce.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers have observed hundreds of planet-forming disks surrounding young stars for years, many of which display gaps in their rings.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Travis Michael Kelce is the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and is considered to be one of the NFL's best players at his position.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Scattered areas of visibility below 1 mile, and as low as 1/4 mile in isolated locations, will continue until after sunrise, at which point fog should quickly clear out.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The woman, who goes by Madi online, shared the clip, to her TikTok account @tiktakmadi on Friday, showing a thin layer of white clouds in the sky, revealing the shimmering skyscrapers, reflecting the pink light of the sunrise above the iconic city.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Perseid meteor shower peaked on Aug 12–13, overcoming the glare of a waning gibbous moon to put on a spectacular show of shooting stars that delighted onlookers worldwide.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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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
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Hannity's comments come amid a tumultuous time for media personalities in the political landscape.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to the filmmakers, the masks were meant to express his personality.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With these businesses utilizing the space along with Mama’s Boy Salsa, Koncki said his increase in production means needing more days to work.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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One strategy is to bring a lawn chair and pick a stage, camping out in one spot for the whole day.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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