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lit up

ADJECTIVE
illuminated
Synonyms


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Canadian social media has lit up with the topic.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

When arguing with the prime minister, Mr. Gallant waved his right hand with thumb and index finger extended for emphasis, his eyes lit up with a rare fire.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Texts lit up my phone this morning from friends who had wasted most of their lives rooting for the Angels: Arte Moreno was finally selling the team.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

A defense industry source told me that the “shock and grief” of Dolly’s death was so profound that it lit up military communications channels.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

The soft glow of the computer screen lit up her face as she studied farming.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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