variants
or relighted
as in rekindled
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Verb
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The best that can happen is that their mood gets brightened.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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That was what seared into the mind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The visual is seared into his soul.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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The crowds have lightened over the decades, but the game endures.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 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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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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