variants
or relighted
as in rekindled
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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 -
The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 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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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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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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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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