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as in glows
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 lamps
something that provides illumination
turn off the light when you go to bed
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as in stars
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a leading light in the acting profession
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as in sunrises
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 burns
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumines
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 perches
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 descends
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 lights
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In promotional interviews, Rosalía has cited saints from around the world — often artists or unconventional women — as guiding lights.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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See All Example Sentences for lights
Noun
Never use your high-beam lights.
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These are for the artful burner, someone who lights a candle as much for its vibe as its aroma.
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Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.—
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When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.—
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Lighting is a key component of any room of the home, and Luckett finds that the right lamps can truly transform a dining space.—
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Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.—
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Following her participation in the event, which reunited several of the stars of the famed 1966 Batman live-action series, Newmar won't attend any other fan conventions or expos.—
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Heaps is returning home while some other national team stars have gone to Europe in the past year, including defender Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson.—
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There are no solutions, no easy answers, no flower crowns that bring enlightenment, no sunrises that rejuvenate the soul.—
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Sunset chasers are a dime a dozen, but true nature enthusiasts know that sunrises are far superior.—
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
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But that’s not stopping Nicotero from doing all within his power to scare the living daylights out of his contestants.—
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Playing on parental fears, The Babadook has been scaring the daylights out of us for a solid decade now.—
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
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His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.—
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“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lights. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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