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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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Borysenko describes her work as an effort to shed light on the danger of the left.

From Salon

He added the drones, which turned their lights on and off as they approached the airport, had been operated by someone who had the "will and tools to show off... perhaps also to practice."

From BBC

For example, scenes meant to portray China's Dalian city feature a bunch of dilapidated buildings, believed to be shot in Hong Kong, which some people say paints China in a bad light.

From BBC

"From 22:30 to midnight, I had to walk home along the dark country lane. Hardly any lights and I needed the torch on my phone."

From BBC

Extra credit goes to Air’s creative direction and lighting designer, who locked the band inside a rectangular elevated platform that gave the look of performing inside a James Turrell sculpture.

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

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