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alternating light

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noun

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  1. a beacon showing different colors in succession.


Example Sentences

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The alternating light and darkness here, and throughout “Ever After,” is a wonderful leitmotif for the women’s labyrinthian path, the journey of heroes.

From Los Angeles Times

Make a stack of 4 dough squares, alternating light and dark doughs.

From Seattle Times

The chain catshark has an alternating light and dark fluorescent pattern but no spots.

From National Geographic

The result is a series of alternating light and dark ridges.

From Scientific American

“First Blood” is one of my favorites because it runs the gambit of strings, alternating light, curious tones with deeper, darker sounds that demonstrate Graves affinity for high tension.

From Forbes