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as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
he read poetry to her by the light of the moon
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as in lamps
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused
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as in burns
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumines
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in perches
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 descends
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 lights
CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown reported the shooting to dispatch and activated his lights and siren, but the vehicle did not stop, the memo said.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The Aries first quarter moon lights a fire under you to succeed.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Noun
When a driver enters the wrong ramp, the system activates flashing lights and cameras.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown reported the shooting to dispatch and activated his lights and siren, but the vehicle did not stop, the memo said.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
This is about showing up consistently for what lights you up.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
The Aries first quarter moon lights a fire under you to succeed.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lights
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These jets strike previously ejected gas, creating shockwaves that heat that gas, causing the bright glows demonstrated by HH 80 and HH 81 in this Hubble image.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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In stronger bursts, faint glows may also appear low on the northern horizon in far northern parts of Wyoming, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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On a recent chilly afternoon in Copenhagen, sitting outside a cafe with blinking heat lamps, Company Sergeant Major Henrik Bager shared a Danish expression.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2026
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Keep anything flammable at least 3 feet away from lamps, light fixtures, water heaters, furnaces and other heat-generating equipment.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Though the series has been a hit for Netflix and made stars of its cast, rumors of tension, conflict, and discord have followed the cast.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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The unique treehouses couldn't be more romantic—lit by lanterns, candles, the stars and the moon.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Circling Earth every 90 minutes, the station is constantly moving through changing light and shadow, which is why the astronauts on board experience 15 or 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes, the crew on board sees 16 sunrises and sunsets every day.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Aspen, Colorado, long synonymous with luxury skiing, has been attracting the rich and famous – including celebrities and the Royals – to its slopes for decades.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But that’s not stopping Nicotero from doing all within his power to scare the living daylights out of his contestants.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Nov. 2025
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Playing on parental fears, The Babadook has been scaring the daylights out of us for a solid decade now.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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