as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show
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Recent Examples of luminosity
Thoughtful packaging preserves their stability, while a gentle formulation helps deliver on the key tenements of glass skin: smoothness, clearness, and luminosity.
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Every piece tells its own story, capturing moments with a signature blend of texture, luminosity, and shadow.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Formulated with vitamins C and E as well as the brand's Rose & Fig Complex, the rich cream is formulated to deliver nourishment and, above all else, luminosity.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This consistent energy measurement allows scientists to predict the luminosity, or intrinsic brightness of the supernova.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Every piece tells its own story, capturing moments with a signature blend of texture, luminosity, and shadow.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Formulated with vitamins C and E as well as the brand's Rose & Fig Complex, the rich cream is formulated to deliver nourishment and, above all else, luminosity.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This consistent energy measurement allows scientists to predict the luminosity, or intrinsic brightness of the supernova.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luminosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminosity
Noun
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The luxury brand represents both the brilliance of diamonds and an enduring artistic passion that has endured for more than 20 years.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Peach Fuzz Courtesy of Hillside Beach Club With the Peach Fuzz, the five-star resort proves its diverse culinary offer and its Turkish lightness.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Ready to turn heads during your upcoming summer vacation, while securing invaluable comfort, lightness, and stability with every step?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Luminosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminosity. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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