1
as in burning
to set (something) on fire
we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs
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2
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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1
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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2
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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as in candle
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Recent Examples of lighting
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The Riverwalk has ample parking, great lighting and bathrooms along the way, Robinson said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Ambient lighting and seven in-cabin fragrances help set a tranquil tone.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The garage went dark in February 2023 when its pricey lighting system stopped working.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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The new parade’s lighting effects also extend to on-ground performers.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The Riverwalk has ample parking, great lighting and bathrooms along the way, Robinson said.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
Ambient lighting and seven in-cabin fragrances help set a tranquil tone.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The garage went dark in February 2023 when its pricey lighting system stopped working.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting
Noun
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First brought in to the label at the behest of owner Credit Lyonnais in 1991, Parkinson kept a candle in the window all these years for Hemdale, after the company became functionally idle following the sale of its Oscar-winning film library to MGM in 1996.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The first is known as The Mess, where communal tables beckon thirsty pirates and an anchor studded with candles glows overhead.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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The light is dimmable, and the lantern is water-resistant for prolonged outdoor use.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
17 July 2025
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Japanese style paper lanterns in Tiffany blue hung from the ceiling, while the entry passage to the venue was lined in bamboo and neon lights modeled after the brand’s iconic bird brooches designed by Jean Schlumberger.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Significant improvements have been made to the standard equipment, which now includes wireless phone charging, matrix LED headlights, and leather upholstery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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Visibility priority: Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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With only flashlights to see through the darkness, hundreds of girls spent the night on the second floor of the hall.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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New York The Palace of Versailles’ stables inspired the look of this stunning scarlet space, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling with three ornate chandeliers, a 60-foot bar and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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New homeowners will appreciate this Ring video camera with floodlights, or these Kasa smart plugs that work via the brand’s app.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Outdoor Camera Deals The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is a hybrid camera that doubles as an excellent set of floodlights.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The 315-page original plan recommended widening sidewalks on 9th Street and Logan Street, reconstruction on Maple Avenue and 8th Street, new streetlights, signs, benches, curbs and tress.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Related Stories The spiky and sculptural Mostro OG, offered in black, gray and silver, showcases reflective 3M details recalling headlights and streetlights.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Alcatraz has been a lighthouse, a military prison since 1859, a federal prison since 1934 which was closed in 1963.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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What is Sleeping Bear Dunes? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features sand dunes, inland Manitou Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and inland lakes, a historic lighthouse, trails, historic coastal villages and museums and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 July 2025
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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighting. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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