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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
Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
And the stable shone with the brightest of lights and there were voices ringing in the air.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In a rare event, the Jewish festival of lights, or Hanukkah, begins Wednesday — the same day as the Christians' Christmas celebration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Christmas lights are on, party season is in full swing and the debilitating indecision that haunts shopping for family members is building.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
And the stable shone with the brightest of lights and there were voices ringing in the air.
—Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
In a rare event, the Jewish festival of lights, or Hanukkah, begins Wednesday — the same day as the Christians' Christmas celebration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The Christmas lights are on, party season is in full swing and the debilitating indecision that haunts shopping for family members is building.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Blitzen’s Bar is outfitted with neon signs, kitschy leg lamps, hanging tinsel and vibrant baubles.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is often caused by exposure to ultraviolet light, which can be found in sunlight as well as tanning lamps and beds, according to Mayo Clinic.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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See all the best dressed celebrities of 2024 in the gallery below.Alex Badia, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reporting companies created or registered in the United States on or after December 3, 2024 and on or before December 23, 2024 have an additional 21 days from their original filing deadline to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Just a few days after posting the video, Jones’ tattoo has gotten over 1 million views on Instagram.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Heavier, wet snow will be seen over eastern upper for this mornings commute.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Florida students are giving up their Saturday mornings to learn about African American history at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach and in similar programs at community centers across the state.Kate Payne, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares can also unleash giant clouds of plasma known as coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which can cause geomagnetic storms and widespread auroras.Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This resulted in widespread auroras at low latitudes that were viewed by millions across the world.Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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