1
as in crystal
easily seen through
the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky
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Recent Examples of lucent
The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent
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The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the transition between floors is theatrical, with a crystal elevator that offers shifting vistas of the bay.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
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The collapse continues until a luminous sphere surrounds a dense core that is hot enough to sustain nuclear fusion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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The second is loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, ubiquinone, and resveratrol; and skin soothers like zinc, green tea, and yarrow extract for skin that’s immediately luminous and refreshed rather than red and sensitized.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Why Choose Newsweek as Your Preferred News Source? Since 1933, Newsweek has been committed to fair, independent, and transparent journalism.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Overcoming this resistance is essential for organizations to fully transition toward transparent and accountable risk intelligence.—
Nosa Omoigui,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Jepson returns with a glowing review of the player and suggests a deal can be done for £4million.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Along the way, glowing, luminous skin—often accented with a flash of color on the eyes or lips—became Vanngo’s signature.—
Dianna Singh,
Allure,
18 Aug. 2025
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While rain is predicted to cool things off during the early part of the week, skies should be mostly clear and sunny by Labor Day weekend, according to NWS. ☀️ Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66 and a low around 54.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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What is clear: Renken's case highlights the power of a post-tenure review policy pushed by Republican lawmakers about a decade ago that became the justification to dismiss Renken.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency is evaluating new technologies and reviewing policies like liquid restrictions.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Use a liquid fertilizer now to give the plants a boost.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Key Facts Best seen at least an hour before sunrise, the most dazzling members of the parade will be Venus and Jupiter in the eastern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The season’s most exciting and inventive collections are set amid dazzling, imagined landscapes.—
Drew Vickers,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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