as in candle
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as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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as in illumining
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 perching
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 descending
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 lighting
Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Here, there are more shadowboxing wall treatments, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Diltz explained that while human eyes can see with green lighting, the plants don’t respond to it, which helps when the grow lights are off.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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The production team augments the cast’s over-the-top performances with floor-to-ceiling tentacles (set designer Lindsay Mummert), bursts of green light from the heat rays (lighting designer Sarah Riffle) and warbling sound effects that evoke a 1950s sci-fi film (sound designer Joe Griffin).
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Here, there are more shadowboxing wall treatments, crown molding, and recessed lighting.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Diltz explained that while human eyes can see with green lighting, the plants don’t respond to it, which helps when the grow lights are off.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
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Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Continually high interest rates and economic uncertainty are further diminishing consumer interest in non-essential products such as fragrances and candles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Visibility matters: Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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On the opposite side of the casing to the LED flashlight is this odd pair of holes, behind which the speaker and microphone live.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Prize options include a flashlight, zippered tech travel case, aluminum water bottle or a new book to keep after completing the last level.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Minimum and Maximum Height Similar to elegant hanging chandeliers, the minimum and maximum height of a pendant light has the power to make or break the potential of the light fixture in your space.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Photo : Yoshihiro Makino A groovy raindrop chandelier hangs over the dining table.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Its 1080p camera captures sharp footage with a wide 143-degree view, while the dual 700-lumen LED floodlights ensure everything’s visible, especially at night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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That night, floodlights illuminated Buckingham Palace and the House of Parliament for the first time since the Battle of Britain began in 1939.—
Si Liberman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Nissan has repurposed old Leaf batteries to power streetlights in Japan and stadiums in Amsterdam.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The projects announced included converting old streetlights to LED streetlights and implementing an electric vehicle fleet and EV charging infrastructures around Pulaski County.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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Branden was my lighthouse, guiding me to shore, discerning, relentless, tireless in his pursuit of truth.—
Sarah Paulson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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