relit

variants or relighted
past tense of relight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relit
Verb
  • Valadao’s hopes of survival were brightened when progressive Randy Villegas defeated moderate Democrat Jasmeet Bains.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • This recipe is endlessly customizable and brightened with orange juice and mint.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
  • There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The sweetness of vanilla is contrasted with sharp musk and sandalwood and lightened with fresh jasmine.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 23 June 2026
  • Congress has since lightened some of the harsh mandatory penalties that applied to Bailey and others convicted back in the 1990s.
    Carrie Johnson, NPR, 23 June 2026
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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