light up (something)
idiom
1
: to provide light for (something) : to fill (something) with light
light a room up
Fireworks lit up the sky.
—often used figurativelyA smile lights up her whole face.
Her smile lights up the room.
2
: to cause (something) to burn
She lit up a cigarette.
Examples of light up (something) in a Sentence
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Originally recorded by the Allman Brothers at the start of the decade, Willie’s version packs enough wattage to light up a Vegas marquee.
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Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2023
The best stoner movies and TV shows to light up your 'high' holiday Season 2 also provided another emotional moment for Everett, who like Sam also lost a sister to cancer.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2023
One of the country’s top fireworks displays and air shows, Thunder Over Louisville will light up the Louisville skyline for its 34th year.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2023
When Feldman talks about Sondheim, his eyes light up and his voice heats with religious fervor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
Can impact the game in every facet and will light up Comerica for years to come.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 29 Mar. 2023
The brainchild of Kings president of business operations John Rinehart, four purple lasers light up the Sacramento skyline after every win.
—Amin Touri, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
Although many Huntsville bars no longer allow cigs, smokers can still light up at Thirsty Turtle.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 Mar. 2023
No one quibbles about his ability to light up the transfer portal and build rosters in a hurry.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
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Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2023
The best stoner movies and TV shows to light up your 'high' holiday Season 2 also provided another emotional moment for Everett, who like Sam also lost a sister to cancer.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2023
One of the country’s top fireworks displays and air shows, Thunder Over Louisville will light up the Louisville skyline for its 34th year.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2023
When Feldman talks about Sondheim, his eyes light up and his voice heats with religious fervor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2023
Can impact the game in every facet and will light up Comerica for years to come.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 29 Mar. 2023
The brainchild of Kings president of business operations John Rinehart, four purple lasers light up the Sacramento skyline after every win.
—Amin Touri, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
Although many Huntsville bars no longer allow cigs, smokers can still light up at Thirsty Turtle.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 16 Mar. 2023
No one quibbles about his ability to light up the transfer portal and build rosters in a hurry.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
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“Light up (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20up%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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