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as in lighted
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as in eased
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as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
the patient lightened when he heard the disease responds well to treatment
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightened
Adjective
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Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025 -
As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Low porosity hair tends to be stronger, less damaged, and may appear shinier than high porosity hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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This went to the team behind Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Amores Perros (2000), which, like the Palm Dog, celebrated a quarter of a century at the festival this year and is about to get a shiny new re-release courtesy of Mubi.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 May 2025
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But Seroka has held a more subdued viewpoint about the impacts of the incoming imports on the L.A. port in recent interviews.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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The subdued environment largely persisted for the next two years, as higher interest rates and fears of a looming recession kept private companies on the sidelines.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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With radiant gold trim contrasted against a glossy white finish, these pots and pans are made for a stylish home kitchen display.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Its power level and suction modes are each displayed on its brilliant LED touchscreen for convenience, too.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Golfers don’t require night vision goggles or glow in the dark golf balls because the entire course is illuminated by more than 78 brilliant LED lights.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Lightened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightened. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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