lit up

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From the Empire State Building to One World Trade Center, skyscrapers were lit up orange and blue - the Knicks' team colours.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Hard to know until the results of the June 2 jungle primary roll in, but his cheeky AI videos spoofing California’s progressive leaders have certainly lit up social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Elizabeth Smart lit up the internet last month after posting a picture of herself in a tiny midnight-blue bikini with a full-body spray tan, blonde hair extensions and a seriously ripped physique.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

On a sunny afternoon in the spring of 2023, my phone lit up with texts from several friends sharing a video of Vice President Kamala Harris leaving a Washington, D.C., record store.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Its eyes lit up all of a sudden.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley