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as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
he read poetry to her by the light of the moon
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as in lamps
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrises
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused
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as in burns
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumines
to supply with light
the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon
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as in perches
to come to rest after descending from the air
the bird lit on the branch and began to sing
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as in descends
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street
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Recent Examples of lights
Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Tune your car radio to the stations posted and watch the lights dance to the music.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Ikea updated its Home smart mobile app this week with a new dynamic lighting feature that will automatically adjust the color temperature and brightness of its smart lights throughout the day.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024
Holiday event promised a festive display of 4 million lights and other activities such as ice skating and snow tubing.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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All locations serve cocoa under the lights each Monday night of December.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Tune your car radio to the stations posted and watch the lights dance to the music.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Ikea updated its Home smart mobile app this week with a new dynamic lighting feature that will automatically adjust the color temperature and brightness of its smart lights throughout the day.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024
Holiday event promised a festive display of 4 million lights and other activities such as ice skating and snow tubing.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lights
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The living room furniture, rug, and table lamps would remain in the home.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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The history buff and aficionado of old-school style keeps his motorcycles in the garage, where gas lamps and sconces are by Bevolo, and the exterior wall color is Benjamin Moore MoorGlo.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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However since then, fan-favorite stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser — who play Beth Dutton and Rip, respectively — have been in talks to possibly continue the show’s legacy within the Yellowstone-verse.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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My Name is Gabriel takes celebrities out of their comfort zones and gives them a new identity through a life swap.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their personalities are present in their drinks, Richie says.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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All the different personalities of my fans match me.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dylan met their father days later at the home of Bob and Sidsel Gleason in East Orange, New Jersey, where Guthrie spent many of his weekends.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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The judge asked that a plan for the disposition of the Infowars assets be submitted within 30 days.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Today airs weekday mornings on NBC (check local listings).Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to bake time into your schedule for slow mornings and leisurely sauna sessions (a prominent aspect of life in South Tyrol).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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During this phase, sunspot activity increases, leading to more frequent solar flares and CMEs, which are the main drivers of auroras.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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When solar activity slows, Earth’s magnetosphere remains largely undisturbed, reducing the likelihood of geomagnetic storms — the critical catalyst for auroras.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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