as in darkened
being without light or without much light
she stumbled over something in the unlit hallway
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Recent Examples of unlit
In an unlit room, the children are whipped and verbally chastized.
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Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The Rockefeller tree was no exception, going unlit from 1942 to 1944 due to wartime blackout regulations, though not bare.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Blake Simons, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Even when unlit, this candle will instantly make your home look more sophisticated thanks to its minimal but stunning design.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The Rockefeller tree was no exception, going unlit from 1942 to 1944 due to wartime blackout regulations, though not bare.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlit
Adjective
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Labrum presented a global outlook with block-print denim suits and dark wash denim coordinates embellished with oversized brooches and unconventional hardware.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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For best results, use a dark or espresso roast, use the smallest cup setting available and use the strongest brew setting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the longer term fiscal picture is murkier.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Unlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlit. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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