relighting

Definition of relightingnext
present participle of relight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relighting
Verb
  • The community continues their day-to-day errands around us, harvesting sugar cane and stoking fires for cooking.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Then, advances in artificial intelligence sent shockwaves throughout the software industry, stoking a panic among private lenders like business development companies (BDCs) as well as traditional banks.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Sunlight colors the water behind her, brightening a few strands of her hair.
    Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
  • The off-white wash feels especially fresh for spring, offering a softer alternative to stark white, while still brightening your wardrobe.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Right now, everything was an eye-searing neon yellow.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • Follow Ham El-Waylly’s lead by searing the fish in the skillet before finishing in the oven.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • Not the irony of having a skin-lightening condition (or predilection) while singlehandedly Blackening up the portals of pop music by integrating a music video network that upheld America's racist standard of (in)visibility.
    Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026
  • The overall vibe is quiet luxury—rich, polished, and well-maintained, without over-lightening the hair.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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“Relighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relighting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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