1
: the diffused and reflected light of the sky
2
: an opening in a house roof or ship's deck that is covered with translucent or transparent material and that is designed to admit light
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Additionally, his acrylic domed skylights have been replaced with sturdier material that retains Kahn’s honeycomb design.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The primary suite is on the third floor, with skylights in the bedroom and bathroom.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The plans also include a retractable skylight, a pool and a rooftop deck.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This home has an unfinished attic with triple skylights as well as a lower level with game and recreation areas and an exercise room.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The primary suite is on the third floor, with skylights in the bedroom and bathroom.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The plans also include a retractable skylight, a pool and a rooftop deck.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
This home has an unfinished attic with triple skylights as well as a lower level with game and recreation areas and an exercise room.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Skylight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skylight. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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skylight
noun
sky·light
ˈskī-ˌlīt 
: a window or group of windows in a roof or ceiling
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