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or relighted
as in rekindled
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According to a new study that analyzed a combination of satellite images, artificial nighttime lights have brightened Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 May 2026 -
The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, these daring productions are seared into my memory as examples of what Chicago theater is capable of.—
Glenn Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The mushroom, good for the brain, was marinated in dashi and sesame, seared and then pressed down to remove the liquid.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Soon after, his workload lightened, but traveling took a toll on him.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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