1
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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2
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
The Urchin designs incorporate paillonné enamel — crafted using a labor-intensive technique from the 19th century — to evoke the sea creature’s iridescent textures with a luminous and layered surface.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His daughter, Willa (the luminous Chase Infiniti, in her first film), is affectionate but short with him.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The multimedia project was supposed to take place at Huntington Central Park for six months of the year, installing more than 100,000 luminous flowers and 500,000 LED lights.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Linney wore a luminous silver pants set with black designs throughout and a black top underneath.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
His daughter, Willa (the luminous Chase Infiniti, in her first film), is affectionate but short with him.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The multimedia project was supposed to take place at Huntington Central Park for six months of the year, installing more than 100,000 luminous flowers and 500,000 LED lights.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Linney wore a luminous silver pants set with black designs throughout and a black top underneath.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminous
Adjective
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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There is a deep respect for the brand’s heritage throughout the collection, but also an unmistakable drive to modernize, internationalize, and individualize the designs for today’s and tomorrow’s audience.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The mood on the factory floor was unmistakable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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The event features a 155-foot-long table adorned with 139 candles and meticulously set with 1,452 pieces of cutlery for 160 distinguished guests, NBC News reported.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Set in Columbus, Indiana, a city known for its unusual concentration of distinguished modern architecture, it’s centered on Casey, a teen-age girl with a difficult family background whose aesthetic passion has been awakened by the city’s masterworks.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And a soft implant can be the best option to avoid an obvious edge.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s because your liver won’t give you obvious clues that say there’s a MASH up going there.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Pearsall had eight receptions for 117 yards, including a dazzling, Willie Mays-style catch on fourth-and-2 earlier in the fourth quarter.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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While drought can contribute to a less dazzling leaf display, so too can a weather system that falls on the opposite end of the spectrum.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Now he's also begun to make his mark in Europe, taking home one of the DP World Tour's most prestigious titles in just his second start on the circuit.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Recognized by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Bartolotta has also been inducted into the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Luminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminous. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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