as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lambent flames from our campfire cast a comforting glow
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Recent Examples of lambent
At times, the landscape flows like a river above a lambent sky, while in other moments, invisible guides lead you through verdant waterfalls and along winding desert canyon roads shot through with vertical bars of light or washed away by technicolor tides.
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Tara Anne Dalbow,
ARTnews.com,
29 May 2026
Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.
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Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
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Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
26 Nov. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
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Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
22 Sep. 2023
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
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Sam Keck Scott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
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Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
22 May 2022
Tara Anne Dalbow,
ARTnews.com,
29 May 2026
Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.
—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
26 Nov. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
22 Sep. 2023
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—
Sam Keck Scott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
22 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
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The formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
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Its prebiotics give skin a glowing, youthful-looking complexion, while hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract deliver a burst of hydration to revive dry, dull skin.
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Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
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Listing soon, while the numbers are still dazzling, could be strategic.
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Pop these strips on dry teeth while doing skincare or your makeup, and then brace yourself for a dazzling white outcome.
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Set on 12 acres abutting Carson National Forest in Abiquiu, the property has three kiva fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and a private box canyon to explore—which is an incredible selling point on its own.
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This summer, beauty trends prioritize healthy, hydrated, and naturally radiant skin over traditional bronzing.
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But plenty of these bright red and crisp white shirts belong to Panama fans.
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The prospects for Chip’s Seeds continue to be bright, too.
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Once the oil is shimmering, add the egg mixture.
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For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97).
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
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“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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