1
as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
as in illumining
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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1
as in perching
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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2
as in descending
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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as in candle
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Recent Examples of lighting
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Content Intelligence then leverages Light Sense (which is our improved ambient light sensing capabilities) to further tailer the picture to your room based on the content, lighting environment, and capabilities of your display.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
This feeds directly into features such as Magic Cue, which can take in information across your PIM apps and lift out relevant data; real-time voice translation during phone calls, and Camera Coach’s real-time suggestions on framing and lighting for a picture about to be taken.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Today’s lighting solutions go far beyond reducing a utility bill.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Content Intelligence then leverages Light Sense (which is our improved ambient light sensing capabilities) to further tailer the picture to your room based on the content, lighting environment, and capabilities of your display.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The creative team includes movement by Steven Hoggett, sets by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music and arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, and illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
This feeds directly into features such as Magic Cue, which can take in information across your PIM apps and lift out relevant data; real-time voice translation during phone calls, and Camera Coach’s real-time suggestions on framing and lighting for a picture about to be taken.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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Go for a scented candle, colorful leaves from around your neighborhood, your own plentiful cornucopia of pastries, or a small Pumpkin Bundt Cake—sky's the limit.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The package included a bottle of wine, a candle and chocolates.—
Nicki Cox,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Wait to carve jack-o-lanterns until three to five days before Halloween.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The four drivers were cited for infractions including a broken headlight, no insurance, speeding and no seatbelt.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Deere in the headlights Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The geckos were found by flashlight at night by looking for the reflection in their eyes or following the sound of their calls.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The first crazy thing that happens to the movie Smurls is when a kitchen chandelier almost falls on them, though the most visceral is when oldest sister Dawn Smurl (Beau Gadsdon) suddenly vomits up pieces of glass, leaving the sink and her face a bloody mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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And, while a crystal chandelier can still work when paired with crisp, modern touches, Saab recommends looking for chandeliers and ceiling fixtures that will add a more contemporary look.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Well, St James’ Park threatens to be another level entirely for Liverpool’s visit: a Bank Holiday Monday, under the floodlights, with Newcastle and their fans seething with indignation about Alexander Isak’s behaviour and Liverpool’s pursuit of him.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The pervasiveness of artificial light – be it in the form of streetlamps, billboards, screens or floodlights – keeps our cities bright long after most people have gone to bed.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The broken streetlights that illuminate the parking lot have been repaired, and a new gate has been installed that can be locked at night, thanks to funding Cessna secured last year through the city’s Public Improvements Advisory Committee process.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, researchers with the University of Chicago Crime Lab found that upgrading streetlights in New York City’s public housing complexes led to a 36% drop in serious crimes like robbery and assault.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The research builds on the Fraunhofer lighthouse project MaNiTU and the projects PrEsto and Perle, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Be a lighthouse speaker, not a spotlight.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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