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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightened
Adjective
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These dazzling meteors are the result of debris left by Halley’s Comet burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.—
Kayla Randall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025 -
The result is Evangeline vs. the Machine, a record that is both dazzling and challenging, and creates a listening experience that upends the idea of what country music is — or at least the type of country music that first made Church a Nashville star.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The slate, granite and marble headstones were shinier, with English letters and Chinese characters.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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With its thin green light across its top and shiny white plastic shell, the Zafro gives EVE from WALL-E vibes.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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The Northern Hemisphere experiences a more subdued shower, with about 10 to 20 meteors streaking across the sky each hour, NASA said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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There is also Rosy Check, Sterling Check, and Mocha Check, which feel more subdued.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
8 May 2025
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Its power level and suction modes are each displayed on its brilliant LED touchscreen for convenience, too.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Golfers don’t require night vision goggles or glow in the dark golf balls because the entire course is illuminated by more than 78 brilliant LED lights.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Lightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightened. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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