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skylight

[skahy-lahyt] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪt /


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Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The dining room is an entertainer’s dream thanks to its skylight, piano, and large seating table.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I recently put in a skylight and get lots of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 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

The only illumination came from a small, dust-covered skylight.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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