Synonyms of light
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as in glow
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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
It was no problem carrying the suitcase up the stairs since it was light.
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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 faded
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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Recent Examples of light
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
January can feel a bit dreary, especially after the all the holiday baubles and Christmas lights are packed away.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
In fact, scientists may have already spotted this cosmic fingerprint in the form of an unidentified X-ray emission in the light spectra from galaxy clusters.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The memorial, which witnesses said was where Good’s car crashed after she was shot, was lined with flower bouquets and lit by dozens of candles.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with reflective striping that’ll keep you visible in low light.
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The company also introduced High Sensitivity DTI, or High-S, to improve light reflection inside each pixel.
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In long-winter states up north, many parks light cross-country and snowshoe trails with torches or electric lights to keep people active outdoors even when workdays begin and end in the dark.
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The sneakers come in 21 colors — but users can score them for 20 percent off in specific shades, including white and cielo blue, carnation and starlight glow, and droplet and druzy.—
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Clean fireplace glass regularly to maintain its glow and prevent soot or haze from hardening over time.—
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Then his eyes shone like lamps among the trees.—
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The warm glow and the effect from the perforations are totally beautiful, and the lamp is just $110 right now, which is quite the bargain despite its luxe, upscale look.—
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The White Lotus breakout star and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, Aimee Lou Wood, held hands with her beau Adam Long.—
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Kittle is one of many 49ers stars to be injured this season and unable finish the biggest game of the season.—
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As the wildfire raged, residents were rushed out before sunrise.—
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For them, being able to witness the sunrise at Christ the Redeemer and experience Brazilian culture firsthand made the celebration unforgettable.—
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Robitaille quickly picks her up, shooting a glare at her husband as their daughter begins to cry.—
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The glare from the sun had been reflecting in the lenses and distracting Smith.—
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This time around, the company added 15 percent larger cabin windows for the jet’s 12 passengers to enjoy, as well as an advanced acoustic system for quieter flights, customizable interiors, and wireless control of lighting, temperature, and more onboard.—
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Khondji looked at boxing films and paintings, including the work of George Bellows, to figure out the lighting system for the matches.—
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
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But his personality is different.—
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The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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