Synonyms of light
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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
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The lights went down, and these two boxing gloves came up, a Soviet glove and an American glove.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
The front area of the building will hold office space with a shop area in back for light maintenance on equipment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
And think in terms of lighting layers, looking for opportunities to add accent and task lighting throughout.
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—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for light
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.
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For dessert, Lin whips up almond tofu with seasonal farmers-market produce; jasmine milk tea custard buns; a creamy mango coconut sago with tart pops of pomelo; and a light ginger ice cream topped with a chewy almond cookie.
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Ruby Dee, Rosalind Cash, Cicely Tyson, Virginia Capers, and many more women whose brilliance lit the path for me during my darkest professional moments.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for light
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Newman’s Own is betting on something older—and maybe more powerful: the warm glow effect.—
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My skin feels noticeably softer, more hydrated, and has a natural glow that lasts all day.—
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The lamp's delicate daisy decoration instantly evokes seasonal warmth and is topped with a linen lampshade.—
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Work Lights Similar to the other items on this list, the benefits of unplugging portable work lights (such as clamp lights, hand lamps, and floodlights) are mainly lowering energy consumption and preventing dangerous fires.—
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How to see the Lyrids The meteors seem to emerge – or radiate – from the constellation Lyra, specifically a bright star named Vega, according to astronomers.—
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Miss Piggy, who is not anyone’s double, is the film’s undeniable star, complete with an Esther Williams–inspired underwater musical scene.—
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The hotel also provides yoga sessions at sunrise and sunset, held against the peaceful backdrop of Talamanca Bay.—
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Here, guests can choose from a variety of accommodation types such as classic hotel rooms in its lodge to cottages offering large porches for watching the sunrise and sunsets, private log cabins on the lake, and even glamping tents in the woods.—
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The six-inch display is recessed into the bezels, which helps to reduce glare.—
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This can be especially apparent if clouds or haze are dimming the sun enough to reduce the glare.—
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting.—
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Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting.—
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López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.—
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Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.—
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The new board will be responsible for the day to day management of Apex and will be key in setting the company’s agenda for future and long term growth.—
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The film has grossed more than $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in just six days — wildly outperforming expectations and even outpacing 2023’s monster video game adaption, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.—
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“Light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/light. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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