relit

variants or relighted
past tense of relight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relit
Verb
  • Defensive end Anthony Smith said his eyes brightened as ball shot backwards.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The fireworks that lit up the sky afterward brightened an otherwise dreary night as the Mustangs turned three first-half Hornets turnovers into 11 points, punctuated by a 23-yard interception return into the end zone by Brian Dukes Jr.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Golden seared chops pair beautifully with tart red apples and a touch of mustard for brightness.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Such comparisons are too easily drawn, with too much self-righteousness, as though the guilt for what was done to the Jews could be lightened just a little by likening them to their own murderers.
    Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The earlier layoff constituted 8% of staff, which will mean Lionsgate will have lightened its head count by 13% when this round of downsizing is done.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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