relit

verb

variants or relighted
past tense of relight
as in rekindled

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  1. brightened
  2. seared
  3. lightened
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  • The lightened and brightened interiors showcase wide-plank light oak floors, textured plaster walls, designer lighting, and French doors that open seamlessly to the outdoors.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026
  • And following the midterm elections that gave climate-friendly Democrats control of the House and Senate, the prospects of reviving the clean energy agenda suddenly brightened.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of brightened
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  • Both were unbelievably tender and seared to a perfect medium-rare.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Roots that held the soil in place have burned and the vicious flames seared the dirt, limiting its ability to absorb water.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of seared
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  • Both Maldonado and Querisma stress the importance of putting warmth back into hair that has been heavily lightened before applying the final brown shade.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The service is not suitable for very fine hair or hair that has been heavily bleached or lightened.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightened
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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