variants
or relighted
as in rekindled
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The tomato broth should be aromatic and sippable, often brightened with white wine, fennel, and fragrant herbs.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026 -
An early morning may be brightened with a cup of chai, which is rich in caffeine and has bold, spiced flavors.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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Most of the negatives are seared in, and the constructive narratives are being ignored.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Flip thighs over and cook second side until lightly seared, 2–3 minutes.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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McGregor says, having swapped the black finish for an earthy green that lightened the visual weight of the piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Thankfully, after expending serious overtime up front, the design crew lightened its hand over the rest of the truck, which remains a stout, sturdy pickup without the over-accentuation that characterizes the new US-market Tundra and Tacoma.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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