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as in lighted
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as in eased
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as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
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Adjective
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When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025 -
Romance and your creative potential will be dazzling!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Then there’s the ship’s fleet of shiny new bikes (and helmets) for cruisers who want to explore ports on their own.—
Sherri Eisenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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Gales of laughter, bantering and affectionate hugs streamed through the morning as these friends transformed their sleepy bed heads and puffy morning eyes into fashion model coifs and shiny faces.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Defying the typical approach where women tend to remain subdued and silent, often fearful of additional scrutiny.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Its madras inventory today includes these seven-inch shorts in a slightly more subdued and earthy pattern and color.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Martha Stewart—still radiant at 83—is but one famous fan of the minimalist brand.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The former childhood sweethearts appeared radiant on social media during and after their outdoor ceremony, which took place at Grandfather Mountain Country Club in Linville, N.C. Drake is 22.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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The fit is brilliant, and the Rockets don’t really lose any of their depth or identity with it.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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However, the 29-year-old righty has been brilliant at Triple-A this season, going 7-0 with a 0.90 ERA over 50 innings (11 games, 9 starts).—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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“Lightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightened. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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