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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
Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Get away from city lights and avoid trying to see them on the night of a full moon.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Visit Iceland, a tourist website for Iceland, where the lights are often visible, advises turning on night mode to best increase smartphone camera exposure.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In all likelihood, reports of screaming, chanting and strange lights can be attributed to the sight becoming a popular destination for mischievous teens and vandals.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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For the best views of the Northern Lights, the agency advises traveling as close to the poles as possible, avoiding city lights and other light pollution, monitoring weather forecasts for prime viewing conditions and finding a position on a vantage point like a hilltop.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Get away from city lights and avoid trying to see them on the night of a full moon.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Visit Iceland, a tourist website for Iceland, where the lights are often visible, advises turning on night mode to best increase smartphone camera exposure.
—Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In all likelihood, reports of screaming, chanting and strange lights can be attributed to the sight becoming a popular destination for mischievous teens and vandals.
—Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Murano glass vases, sculptures, works of art, lamps and even the artistic glaze on the stairwell were among the unique pieces designed specifically for this vessel by Italian artists and designers, including by the yacht’s designer, as is the case of the warrior at the entrance.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hotel rooms are also set up for families on request with motion mobiles, night lamps, baby bathtubs and changing mats.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Best Camping Bedding Deals Like a tent, choosing the right bedding for your campsite can make all the difference in providing a good night’s sleep under the stars.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tim Lammers Dakota Fanning stars as the voice of the title character in Coraline, which is an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Neil Gaiman.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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So often on social media, companies and sales managers rely on celebrities to promote their products or even experts in a particular industry.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The resulting conflict between their different cultures and personalities is so standard, the script could have been copied and pasted from other situation comedies.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The contrast in personalities makes for powerful television.Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, its arrival isn’t a huge surprise — it was predicted by an expert days ago.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pre-Order Early Access Fans pre-ordering the game before October 8 will receive two days of early access.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Saturday mornings are made for estate sale hunting.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
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Even on the Sunday mornings after a late night around the fire, Gerlach would be the first one awake, happy for a new day, said Rylee Hibbs, a Corydon Central junior.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2024
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In Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park along the Canadian border in the fall or winter months is the best time to chase auroras, according to Expedia.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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This year has given stargazers plenty of opportunities to catch the colorful auroras of the northern lights flicker across the night sky, and that is expected to continue as the sun is now in its solar maximum – the peak of its 11 year solar cycle.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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