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
Whether bumps or pits, roughness or a distinct lack of luminosity, uneven skin texture impacts all of us at some point.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Cho says your lifestyle can also impact the luminosity of your skin, and recommends getting a proper amount of sleep, water, and exercise paired with a balanced diet to boost your skin’s natural glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The luminosity represents the rate at which particle collisions occur.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Duchesse, twill and double satin will add luminosity and fluid movement to the structure of the pieces.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Cho says your lifestyle can also impact the luminosity of your skin, and recommends getting a proper amount of sleep, water, and exercise paired with a balanced diet to boost your skin’s natural glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The luminosity represents the rate at which particle collisions occur.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Duchesse, twill and double satin will add luminosity and fluid movement to the structure of the pieces.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for luminosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminosity
Noun
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Typical brightness reaches 1,800 nits, and peak brightness hits 2,500 nits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The brilliance of saying that this was a collective — the group was going to go their own ways and extend the legacy of Wu-Tang Clan while never completely separating from it.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The best track on Trying Times channels the nervy brilliance of 2023’s Playing Robots Into Heaven, which dug into his dance music past without resorting to nostalgia.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recent mill collections have highlighted the diverse aesthetics these fibers can bring to denim—some introduce a subtle texture or lightness, while others enhance the fabric with distinctive tactile effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The ankle-revealing design adds lightness to any look, which is ideal for midi-skirts in soft colors, airy materials, pleats, or other delicate details.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Luminosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminosity. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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