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Jason lightens up a bit, giving Ben the disco helmet.—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026 The key is to lighten up, socialize and remember that romance doesn’t always require diamonds and candlelight.—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Over the weekend, winds will lighten up as temperatures rise.—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The neutral-to-cool light brown is lightened up with a neutral beige shade.—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighten up