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light

Definition for light

adjective as in blond, fair

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pastel

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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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They moved without speaking or lights to avoid detection.

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There are light, fond echoes of François Truffaut’s frolicking ode to cinematic fakery “Day for Night” and Ingmar Bergman’s bumpy ride on memory road “Wild Strawberries.”

Much like Riesling, it can be made in various ways, from sweet to dry to sparkling, light- or full-bodied.

We walked into the Loop, Chicago’s main business district—brimming with all the neon lights, the honking cars, the famous stores.

The company reduced its outlook for fourth-quarter revenue in light of the delay.

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

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