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light

Definition for light

adjective as in blond, fair

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pastel

Strong matches

bleached, faded, pale

adjective as in simple, easy

adjective as in funny, cheery

noun as in context, point of view; understanding

verb as in start on fire

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burn, ignite, kindle

Strong matches

enkindle, fire, flame, inflame, spark

verb as in step down; land

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Example Sentences

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The magazine’s mission was to shine a light on the disease to humanize and restore dignity to its sufferers.

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The result under the lights and the fireworks of Qatar meant that this year’s world championship is heading for a three-man showdown at the final race of the season on Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi.

GBS machines rely on photons, the basic particles of light, to generate probability calculations that would require thousands of years for even the fastest classical supercomputer to complete.

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A total of 40 objections have been received, with concerns being raised over visual and landscape impact, noise and lighting pollution, loss of farmland, additional traffic, and restricted access.

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Previous pink-ball Tests suggest batting will be tricky under lights but there have also been long periods the ball does little in the daylight.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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