relit

verb

variants or relighted
past tense of relight
as in rekindled

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  1. brightened
  2. seared
  3. lightened
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  • This treatment has noticeably brightened and smoothed my bags, however, thanks to its ingredient roster of retinol and other skin care superstars like the PDRN- and peptide-packed picks above.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Around that time, the comet experienced a large outburst, which brightened it about 8,000 times.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightened
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  • Add chicken skin-side down and cook till golden and seared, 5 to 6 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In 1970, antiwar activists clashed with police and set fire to the local Bank of America at the edge of campus—a dramatic act of rebellion seared into campus lore.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of seared
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  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until thickened and lightened in color, and when lifted, the beaters leave a ribbon on the surface.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Continue mixing on low until the batter has lightened, about 2 minutes.
    — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of lightened
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“Relit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relit. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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