relighting

verb

present participle of relight
as in rekindling

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  1. stoking
  2. brightening
  3. searing
  4. lightening
Verb
  • The conflict has raised oil prices, stoking inflation concerns and adding upward pressure on bond yields.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That followed months of speculation about Stern’s future and possible retirement, with Stern himself characteristically stoking some of the chatter himself.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stoking
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  • The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightening
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  • Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.
    — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With heat waves searing parts of the United States and Europe this summer, Las Vegas illustrated how extreme heat can interfere with air travel.
    — Rio Yamat, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of searing
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  • When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
  • See what the experts had to say about lightening your hair without bleach below.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Definition of lightening
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“Relighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relighting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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