lightened

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The energy was slightly festive, lightened by the absurdity of the situation.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In laboratory tests, the system not only lightened stains but also helped protect teeth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

My self-consciousness about the high number of touring productions persuaded me not to include “Shucked” at the Hollywood Pantages, which lightened the summer with its country bumpkin merriment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Dowdy lightened the mood by lamenting Christmas ads in October and riffing on what qualifies as a Frappuccino.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Besides the workday was lightened and shortened by moments of fun, by words of praise like those of Ben’s, by the endless wonder and beauty of the woods.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry