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as in illuminated
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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 lightened
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Robinson added 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and a block, and both Mikal Bridges (23 minutes) and Josh Hart (28) saw lightened workloads as the Knicks made quick work of the Bulls on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
When the mood strikes for a hair refresh, even brunettes have a sudden thirst for bursts of lightened hair.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Only two of the eight wives this season are blonde, a stark difference from season one wherein all but one had highlights, lightened hair, or full-on bleach jobs.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Then struggling star Aaron Judge lightened their load with no outs in the ninth inning, lifting a long fly ball that just cleared the fence in right-center field and scoring pinch runner Max Schuemann.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Meats and cheeses are often thought of as dense and heavy ingredients, but this pasta salad is lightened by lemon juice, basil, and red bell peppers.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Nagatitan belonged to a subgroup of sauropods that possessed bones with lots of internal air sacs and thin walls, traits that lightened their skeletons.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Think Snake River Farms beef dashed with huckleberry, steelhead larb, Basque tortillas and churros lightened with potato flour — but expect the sharable menu to change regularly.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Before the show, her hair was lightened to a sparkling blonde by Jacob Schwartz using Schwarzkopf Professional.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
New photos show the singer with lightened hair.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Robinson added 17 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and a block, and both Mikal Bridges (23 minutes) and Josh Hart (28) saw lightened workloads as the Knicks made quick work of the Bulls on Friday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
When the mood strikes for a hair refresh, even brunettes have a sudden thirst for bursts of lightened hair.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Only two of the eight wives this season are blonde, a stark difference from season one wherein all but one had highlights, lightened hair, or full-on bleach jobs.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
His workload was certainly lightened with the casting of Cayleigh Capaldi as his Maria.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Then struggling star Aaron Judge lightened their load with no outs in the ninth inning, lifting a long fly ball that just cleared the fence in right-center field and scoring pinch runner Max Schuemann.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Meats and cheeses are often thought of as dense and heavy ingredients, but this pasta salad is lightened by lemon juice, basil, and red bell peppers.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Nagatitan belonged to a subgroup of sauropods that possessed bones with lots of internal air sacs and thin walls, traits that lightened their skeletons.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Think Snake River Farms beef dashed with huckleberry, steelhead larb, Basque tortillas and churros lightened with potato flour — but expect the sharable menu to change regularly.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Before the show, her hair was lightened to a sparkling blonde by Jacob Schwartz using Schwarzkopf Professional.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightened
Adjective
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Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite the eased restrictions, Rader is still only allowed out of his 8-foot-by-10-foot cell for one hour a day, five days a week.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The addition of vitamin C has noticeably brightened and evened out my skin tone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Queen Camilla brightened her wardrobe in a springtime Fiona Clare blue dress for a garden party at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Miranda Lambert wears a black outfit with a dazzling blue statement necklace at the Billboard Country Power Players 2026 event on June 3 in Nashville.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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He was slowed early in his recovery from a knee injury and then saw a decreased role in the rotation in the last month, playing only seven minutes in three tournament games.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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Just like in humans, salmonella exposure can sicken pets, causing lethargy, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever and a decreased appetite.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her comments followed my question comparing the current stage of preparation to a student's midterm examination, with the final test coming when the Olympic flame is lit in July 2028.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Not far from the council’s offices someone lit a tire on fire, a move often employed by political parties as a sign of protest.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sore spot There’s a catch hiding in California’s shiny productivity numbers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Lightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightened. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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