house lights

Example Sentences

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The house lights turned on as 2,800 people rose to their feet for endless applause.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

But under the house lights each week on live TV, Johnson knows storylines are sold on his Hollywood heel persona.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

"What I like about it is the house lights are up and I can see everyone and see reactions. It is so magical," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

The house lights came on and security guards could be seen running through the crowd toward the area where the fan landed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2023

Once inside the auditorium, she had looked for him again but had been unable to spot him before the house lights dimmed, and the show got under way.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg