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skylight

[skahy-lahyt] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪt /


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Initial designs replace passenger windows with digital screens and, to compensate, a skylight in the ceiling to flood the cabin with natural light.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

There’s also a skylight, which makes the entryway feel bright and airy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

The skylight was usually secured by an alarm but that had been deactivated while the roof was being mended.

From Barron's Oct. 20, 2025

Designer Ben Warwas stands inside the 250-square foot ADU, which features a tall window and a skylight.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 8, 2025

Bailey nodded toward the skylight that led into the attic below.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Designed to blend into the historic Baroque park, they are notable for their curved ceramic facades, daylight from skylights, accessibility features, drinking fountains -- and free use.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The building is also lit all year round by large skylights in the roof.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The kitchen is lit with huge skylights that accentuate the natural wood beams and bring a beautiful, bright feeling into the space.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

We put in the skylights this year because we were trying to protect the plants from light exposure and the rising heatwaves.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

A yellowish light filtered down from the skylights.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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