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skylight

[skahy-lahyt] / ˈskaɪˌlaɪt /


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Through a glass skylight embedded in the sidewalk, I could see pedestrians rushing by on their way to work, while tires screeched in the car park above.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

There’s also a skylight, which makes the entryway feel bright and airy.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026

We delivered Moynihan Train Hall across the street—a grand space with a breathtaking skylight and first-class amenities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

The skylight was usually secured by an alarm but that had been deactivated while the roof was being mended.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025

I look at the skylight, at the half-hidden moon.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate

Designed to blend into the historic Baroque park, they are notable for their curved ceramic facades, daylight from skylights, accessibility features, drinking fountains -- and free use.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

The 55,000-square-foot hall, lit by gaping skylights in its 75-foot-high ceilings, reopened last November as Ballers, a sports club that has three glass-and-mesh-enclosed padel courts, along with golf simulators and courts for squash and pickleball.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

The building is also lit all year round by large skylights in the roof.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The kitchen is lit with huge skylights that accentuate the natural wood beams and bring a beautiful, bright feeling into the space.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

The room she was in was quiet, with large windows vaulting up the walls and domed skylights pouring in late-afternoon sun.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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