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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
Made to melt into the skin, blur imperfections, and provide a subtle, luminous glow, the skin tint also serves as an antioxidant serum.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
In the clip, the luminous actress walks into a room in a white dress with her arms crossed.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The light is dancing magically over the water making everything look luminous.
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Alysia Reiner,
Flow Space,
18 June 2026
The luminous product adds a dewy finish to your skin while also moisturizing, thanks to a combination of shea butter and glycerin.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
In the clip, the luminous actress walks into a room in a white dress with her arms crossed.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The light is dancing magically over the water making everything look luminous.
—
Alysia Reiner,
Flow Space,
18 June 2026
The luminous product adds a dewy finish to your skin while also moisturizing, thanks to a combination of shea butter and glycerin.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for luminous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminous
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
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Parts of the region visually resemble Lake Tahoe, thanks to gorgeous lakes, elevation changes, and a variety of excellent golf courses that are perpetually in outstanding condition.
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There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.
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The Statue of Liberty, multiple films This unmistakable statue has been a symbol of welcome to immigrants entering New York’s harbor since it was given to the United States by France in 1886.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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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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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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Advertisement As in Curb, the list of guest stars is long, distinguished, and smartly deployed.
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Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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One of the first obvious things was that Larry is the guy who told Lincoln to go see that play.
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.
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The 31-year-old is set to make history as the youngest host of the prestigious award show.
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The annual £120,000 ($158,000) honor is the most prestigious museum prize in the nation and the largest of its kind in the world.
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“Luminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminous. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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