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Discover LudwigThe phrase "serious light" is correct and usable in written English.
It means to treat something in a serious manner or to view something from a serious perspective. Example: Despite being known for his lighthearted personality, the comedian spoke about the current political situation in a serious light, urging his audience to take action and make their voices heard.
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"Phone calls used to be everything: serious, light, heavy, funny," Mr. Burnham said.
Being seen on that stage allowed me to be seen in a more serious light.
"The show was never intended to be viewed in a serious light," he said in 1999.
The film showcased her acting chops and cast her in a more serious light in the film industry.
A press officer for Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega said that "the matter is viewed by the national commissioner in a very serious light and it is strongly condemned".
"We view defeating the ends of justice in a very serious light – more serious than in the case of Joseph," he said.
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As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again.
The commentators alternated between light-serious and serious-light, as if they had been found on the set of a Christopher Guest mockumentary.
Anacreon wrote both serious and light poetry.
These books can be serious or light, great or boring.
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