: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display
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Just inside, there’s a sleek foyer with abstract backlit marble wall accents and, just to the left, a home office.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
One of the most notable is photographing a backlit subject in front of a window because the Real Tone algorithm now prioritizes faces in photos and video, reducing huge swings in exposure, like when a dark-skinned person is in a bright setting.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2024
The main hub has a large backlit display for quick-glance readings.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
The mood lighting comes from matte black and burnished gold pendant lanterns, dark wood ceiling panels to tamper the noise and backlit stone countertops.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
One of the most notable is photographing a backlit subject in front of a window because the Real Tone algorithm now prioritizes faces in photos and video, reducing huge swings in exposure, like when a dark-skinned person is in a bright setting.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Aug. 2024
The main hub has a large backlit display for quick-glance readings.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2024
The mood lighting comes from matte black and burnished gold pendant lanterns, dark wood ceiling panels to tamper the noise and backlit stone countertops.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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