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 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
Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Neither program is going to be satisfied with this season, but for Michigan, beating Ohio State and Alabama cast the season in a drastically different light.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Cheap light strips may lack protective coverings for the LEDs, which will impact longevity.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
Yanky Baron, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
The event will include lighting a 26-foot Menorah; hot soup, snacks and cider; children's crafts, games and treats; strolling entertainment and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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To artists like Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin, all of it was also rich fodder for a new approach to painting, showcased in the play of light over a silver pitcher or the slimy floors of a bustling fish market.
—Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Neither program is going to be satisfied with this season, but for Michigan, beating Ohio State and Alabama cast the season in a drastically different light.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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When he was captured, the suspect had a lighter in his pocket.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Cheap light strips may lack protective coverings for the LEDs, which will impact longevity.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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This year marks 50 years since the first public menorah was lit in front of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, home of the Liberty Bell.
—Yanky Baron, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
The event will include lighting a 26-foot Menorah; hot soup, snacks and cider; children's crafts, games and treats; strolling entertainment and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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But Vanderbilt has faced longer odds and would love to spend the rest of winter warmed by the glow of one last 2024 upset.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The beeps, alerts, and endless digital distractions have shifted our gaze away from the eyes of others and into the glow of our devices.Michael Chad Hoeppner, TIME, 27 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists discovered depictions of an incense shovel, a menorah and a lulav, a date tree frond used to celebrate Sukkot, carved on the lamp.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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It had been ransacked and there was only a tiny bit of oil to light the lamps.Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Viggo Mortensen, one of Alonso’s recurrent collaborators, stars as a father searching for his daughter in the first segment set in the Old West, which cleverly gives way to present-day South Dakota, and eventually to the Brazilian Amazon a few decades in the past.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 winner, musician, and TV star Trixie Mattel announced Monday in a new YouTube video that she and longtime partner and Trixie Motel costar David Silver have broken up.EW.com, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Activities and Experiences Being in the jungle brings lots of options for activities, and several are complimentary, like sunrise bird watches, hiking, and swimming in the pool or river.Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Only those in the northeast east of the U.S. will get a view, with those in the far northeast treated to an eclipse sunrise — a rare and beautiful spectacle.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Our top all-in-one computer recommendation right now is the latest iMac (9/10, WIRED Recommends), which has plenty of power (and can be configured to deliver more), not to mention an excellent nano-texture screen (a separate add-on) that immensely reduces glare.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the glare of the nearly full moon.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The shirt may be a different color but that could just be the lighting.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Emily Peck The Best Smart Lighting Panels, LED Strips, and Ambient Lamps Add some color to your life, find accent lighting to match your mood, and transform the feel of your home with these decorative connected devices.Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dodgers Teoscar Hernández agrees to three-year, $66-million deal with the Dodgers Dec. 27, 2024 Teo is back, and your sigh is as big as his personality, and your relief is as palpable as one of his late-inning swings.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Other factors that influence this decision are the human's body language (dogs usually prefer people who can provide them with comfort over those who are overly stressed), specific personality traits, age and gender.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The subjects sat for the first set of tests 90 days before leaving Earth.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Longtime fans voiced their unhappiness, so now the series will air on the Hallmark Channel after all and stream the next day on Hallmark+.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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