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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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
Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2025
Those halcyon days appear soaked in an ethereal lighting to convey nostalgia.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 May 2025
The latest models include live translation features particularly valuable in Formula 1's international environment, while the Skyler style with adaptive Transitions® lenses handles Miami's variable lighting conditions seamlessly.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The current project will include a new paved surface and upgraded lighting and signage, and the construction is expected to last until mid-June, Newark airport said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 May 2025
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That has meant the president has had to perform some of the responsibilities traditionally undertaken by first ladies, including choosing lighting fixtures and hosting receptions for Women’s History Month.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2025
Those halcyon days appear soaked in an ethereal lighting to convey nostalgia.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 May 2025
The latest models include live translation features particularly valuable in Formula 1's international environment, while the Skyler style with adaptive Transitions® lenses handles Miami's variable lighting conditions seamlessly.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The current project will include a new paved surface and upgraded lighting and signage, and the construction is expected to last until mid-June, Newark airport said.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Meet three Executive Challengers who proudly carry their lanterns and learn how their fundraising drives real impact.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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More to Explore How to Play Baseball in the 1920s Swing for the bleachers with these awesome lantern slides from the early years of professional baseball.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2025
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Seatbelts ensured drivers were protected, while headlights improved visibility significantly.—
Fredrik Nilsson,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2025
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Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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The sturdy Helinox Chair One snaps together in seconds and easily packs up small, while still sporting pockets for drinks or flashlights.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
16 May 2025
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Her all-white dressing room is complete with multiple mirrors, a vanity filled with beauty products, warm lighting from sconces, and a large chandelier.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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One man even narrowly escapes being crushed by a chandelier!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
8 May 2025
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That night, floodlights illuminated Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament for the first time since the Battle of Britain began in 1939.—
Si Liberman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Stroitel were confident of soon doing the same, which explains why there had been such a concerted push for a new stadium with better facilities, including those floodlights.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Posters stuck on streetlight posts are written in English.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an old story of a man searching for his keys one night under a streetlight.—
Peter Follows,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Corridors are lined with lighthouse images leading to the cabins, ranging from a luxury suite with access to the deck, a duplex cabin with comfortable living space, or the gorgeous Skerryvore Suite with extensive outdoor space to relax and entertain. 5.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In Robert Eggers' period psychological thriller, Dafoe is a salty and kooky lighthouse keeper who mentors a young rookie (Robert Pattinson), and even nonstop drinking can't stop severe isolation from taking hold of the newbie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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