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as in glowing
giving off or reflecting much light
the luminous moon bathed the snow-covered fields with a pearly glow
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
some of the most luminous writers in the nation's history have graced that magazine's pages
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
an author with a simple, luminous prose style that is free of affectation and pretention
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Recent Examples of luminous
Imparting a transparent wash of color that gives the cheeks a natural flush, the blush is equally luminous on mature skin.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In retrospect, Cassidy would understand that Brianna was high, radiantly high, her skin luminous with heat and her glassy eyes glistening.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Four small limbs are equipped with dangerous claws and its torso resembles a cage-like section of rib bones housing a luminous pink core that acts as the creature’s power source.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
This, combined with the luminous glow effect makes everything look distractingly cheap in a show that is clearly expensive and largely well-shot.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Markle's Netflix Backlash Meghan's Netflix show earned scornful reviews not only in the British press, long the villains of Meghan and Prince Harry's narrative, but also among U.S. outlets that previously provided glowing coverage.—
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Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft — which landed in the Sea of Crises on March 2 — took some spectacular images of a total solar eclipse (a total eclipse of the sun by Earth) as both a diamond ring and a glowing red ring of sunlight.—
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The show was also a huge hit, scoring 61 Emmy nominations in just three seasons, and winning 13, including outstanding comedy series.—
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One person was arrested at the scene of the search for outstanding warrants and a drug charge unrelated to the original case, according to the statement.—
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Then the unmistakable gobble of a tom rattled in from our right.—
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Fans supporting Baylor and UConn, which also participated in the 2019 Final Four, who made the trip to Tampa six years ago will experience a far more appealing and convenient environment from which there will be an unmistakable high level of energy radiating throughout downtown.—
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The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.—
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
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Patrick Henry’s legacy Henry went on to have a distinguished career in Virginia state politics, including serving five one-year terms as governor.—
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The International Documentary Association is adding a quartet of distinguished members of the nonfiction film community to its board of directors.—
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
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The films that benefit the most from PLF ticket sales have been Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, as audiences want to see explosive action movies and dazzling spectacles in the most state-of-the-art locations.—
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The Gamecocks were tested by Clark’s dazzling displays, drawing viewership ratings that dwarfed even 2023’s high standards.—
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Read: Conan O’Brien understood the assignment The comedian’s staunch love for the goofiest non sequiturs means he’s guaranteed to use them on even the most prestigious stage.—
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The competition that followed turned Nature’s Best Photography into one of the most prestigious awards programs in the world.—
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“Luminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminous. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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