Synonyms of light
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as in glow 
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as in lamp
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as in star
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as in sunrise
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as in lightweight
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as in smooth
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as in graceful
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as in gentle
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as in fluffy
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as in illuminated
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as in pale
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as in pallid
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as in to burn
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as in to illumine
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as in to perch
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as in to descend
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as in glow
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 lamp
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrise
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 lightweight
having little weight
the suitcase was as light as a feather after all the clothes were removed
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a little light work was all it took to straighten up the room
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
traffic on the highway seems to be very light today
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as in graceful
moving easily
the dancer was exceptionally light on her feet
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
light punishment to fit a minor offense
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the waves had an especially light foam at their crests because of the strong breeze
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as in illuminated
filled with much light
the light, airy room is exceptionally cheerful
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as in pale
lacking intensity of color
we painted the walls a light blue
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as in to burn
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in to illumine
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 to perch
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 to descend
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 light
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Set aside a few minutes to get reacquainted with this work, one of the best pieces of art to be found anywhere in New York, which can now be seen in a new light—literally, thanks to Selldorf’s careful work.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
Another strong geomagnetic storm in November made the auroras visible even in light-polluted cities like New York City.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2025
Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
While this tech isn't entirely new, recent breakthroughs in materials, efficiency, and safety are finally starting to light the path to everyday practical applications – no reactors required.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Curtis Jackson made light of the situation before making ambitious declarations that have become synonymous with the emcee throughout his rap career.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Set aside a few minutes to get reacquainted with this work, one of the best pieces of art to be found anywhere in New York, which can now be seen in a new light—literally, thanks to Selldorf’s careful work.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than its light brown counterpart.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
Another strong geomagnetic storm in November made the auroras visible even in light-polluted cities like New York City.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Traditional objects appear on the Seder table in addition to two candles that are lit to start the feast.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
While this tech isn't entirely new, recent breakthroughs in materials, efficiency, and safety are finally starting to light the path to everyday practical applications – no reactors required.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for light
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This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.—
Miguel Claro,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The re-re-inspection put the glow back on the Thai Moon.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Switch any cool-white bulbs for soft-white LEDs, add table lamps, sconces, and pendants for a visually interesting room.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Loaded with 32 bottles of swoon-worthy, non-toxic, and low-odor colors; four top coat options (from the matte to the glittery); a nail lamp; and 14 different kinds of nail tools, the Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit makes beautiful nails as accessible as ever.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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It’s been a week since Ullmark capped off his star week with a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Camilla Row, the wife of Hallmark star Brennan Elliott, has died.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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For those lucky enough to view it, the moon's positioning will produce a sun that appears as a crescent at sunrise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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One hour before sunrise, seven planets will be strung out across the sky from east to west, starting with Mercury and Jupiter very low to the eastern horizon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The butter-yellow rectangular frames add a subtle pop of color without being too bold, and the UV400 lenses help reduce glare while keeping your eyes protected.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The national glare, to those working there, is getting old.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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These capabilities are underpinned by spatial intelligence, a layer of adaptive environments that might adjust lighting or acoustics based on occupant behavior, while AR smart glasses offer instant navigation, cultural experiences, and safety alerts.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anti-reflective coating is needed to guard against glare that is sometimes a problem with indoor lighting.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rewards Offered in Oregon The March 10 death near Sisters of an adult breeding male of the Metolius pack resulted in an announcement nine days later of a $10,000 reward being sought by FSW for information that could lead to the prosecution of the person(s) responsible.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, Jason shows up late, having instead spent the day drinking in a bar.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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