lighten

Example Sentences

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Fall weather lightens electric bills as people stop using air conditioning, but a cold winter could hike bills again for those who rely on electric heat systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

“It sort of lightens up in color again once it plumps up with all that syrup.”

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Yet something in the direction, something like affection for these bumbling adults and young adults, lightens the tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

But the treadmill lightens him to about 80% of his body weight, so his blade doesn't work as well.

From BBC • May 8, 2024

The sun lightens the world behind the window rug.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron