as in candle
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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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Recent Examples of lighting
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
After the lighting, people can follow Santa with a stroll through downtown Waukesha while singing carols.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The production features design by Tom Pye, puppetry design and direction by Basil Twist, costumes by Kimie Nakano, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and movement by You-Ri Yamanaka.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
After the lighting, people can follow Santa with a stroll through downtown Waukesha while singing carols.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The production features design by Tom Pye, puppetry design and direction by Basil Twist, costumes by Kimie Nakano, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and movement by You-Ri Yamanaka.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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Officials said that the pair caused the explosion by setting off a Roman candle firework.—
Michael Dorgan , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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To add a cozy finishing touch, supplement—or replace—fireside lighting with candles or candle lamps.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s also a replica of the Florida Everglades, The Treewalk Village, a playground and a holiday season visual show, Luminosa, where lanterns light 13 acres amid live music, food and cultural offerings.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The voyage ends with a multitude of lanterns above the Paris skyline, as a mother and child look on from the Pont Neuf, the historic bridge located next to Vuitton’s headquarters.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the recall report, this is because there could be missing headlight adjustment prevention caps, which would, in turn, cause them not to be adjusted correctly.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The deputy turned on his emergency lights, then crossed the cable dividers in the median on foot and used his flashlight to try and get the driver’s attention.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while the other stuff — the hallucinations, strange noises, the eerie soundscape — might frighten from time to time, Alma is what’s truly scary, forcing players to perpetually keep their flashlight on and doublechecking every corner.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to the book, the couple had gotten into a shouting match, with Scorsese throwing a glass of red wine across at the room at Minnelli, which smashed on a chandelier.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Terrible what happened to him in terms of opera and with regard to being burned by chandelier.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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To deter them, Karlton played loud music and aimed a floodlight in their direction.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Amazon $220 Eufy $220 Best Buy Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, since motion triggers light and color video.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Using demand and equity analyses, researchers selected 23 streetlights and installed EV charging stations.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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So the streetlight’s gray bells peal in their relentless sooty glow.—
Courtney Kampa,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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This North Carolina coastal village, known for its beautiful beaches and the tallest brick lighthouse in North America—the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse—is now being threatened by extreme weather.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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