as in illumined
to supply with light
a lone lighthouse beacons the entrance to the island's only harbor
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
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The glow of hundreds of candles illuminated the snowy residential street where Good had been killed.—
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The coming days will see the lunar disk forge a path through the constellation Virgo ahead of its third quarter phase on Jan 10, when its left half will be lit by direct sunlight as its right is veiled in inky shadow.—
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The 5-foot-wide trail is lit at night for evening adventures.—
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Similar to cherry mocha, Kaeding says a wine brunette will have that dark base that is slightly brightened by a deeper red or copper tint.—
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The policy brightened hopes among borrowers eager for lower payments.—
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“Beaconed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaconed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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