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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
Robert A. Cronkleton
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
But the fracas after the final buzzer didn’t dim the lights as the Hawks secured their 10th straight win.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Tristan, wearing his medal, lights the fire.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
As speeds approached 120 mph, a police helicopter took over the pursuit, and the trooper turned off his emergency lights and siren.
—Robert A. Cronkleton
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
But the fracas after the final buzzer didn’t dim the lights as the Hawks secured their 10th straight win.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Traditional camping lights that rely on PIR suffer from the same faults that annoy homeowners whose security lights blaze into action at two in the morning when a cat saunters past their garage.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Tristan, wearing his medal, lights the fire.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lights
Noun
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These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ceiling fans, wicker chairs, ceramic lamps?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Smaller items are also available at bargain prices, including forks for 10 cents, luggage racks for $8, drink dispensers for $10 and lamps for $10.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even if giant, enormous voids with no stars and galaxies in them at all did exist, this structure couldn’t possibly be one of those.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whether heading to artsy Marfa, funky Terlingua, or rustic Marathon, you are primed for gorgeous sunrises over the desert landscape, as well as unmatched stargazing after nightfall.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Only light from Earth’s atmosphere reaches the moon, which can tint the moon reddish with light reflected from sunsets and sunrises on Earth.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 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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Amid all the excitement, Jin, Jimin, and V stop by Vogue’s kitchen to cook up a delicious dinner for Now Serving, a video series in which celebrities make their favorite dishes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ubiquitous advertisements on television and social media, often fronted by celebrities and sports idols, are now often the first exposure to gambling for children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 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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In a nod to the fan base, the total attendance figure for the 2025 season (4,012,470) gleams in blue on the bottom of the ring.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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