light (up)

Definition of light (up)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light (up)
glow
Verb
  • Coughlan glowed in Penelope's wedding dress and shared a look with her husband-to-be, Colin.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Using these newer observations, the team was finally able connect the glowing ring of material around M87* to the base of the jet erupting from this supermassive black hole, giving a probable origin point for this jet.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Light (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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