as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the campers were transfixed by the candescent flames of their seashore fire
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candescent
Adjective
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Glowing collarbones, shimmering shoulders, and luminous legs are all part of the summer story.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025 -
The color in the glass is a delicate but luminous pale pink, with reflections reminiscent of rose petals or light salmon.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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
Adjective
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The incoming and outgoing CEOs both had glowing words for each other on Tuesday.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Keeping skin soft, smooth, glowing—and protected against UV rays—should be at the top of your summer priority list.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Romance and your creative potential will be dazzling!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Martha Stewart—still radiant at 83—is but one famous fan of the minimalist brand.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The former childhood sweethearts appeared radiant on social media during and after their outdoor ceremony, which took place at Grandfather Mountain Country Club in Linville, N.C. Drake is 22.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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These coddling treatments help get your hair looking frizz-free and shiny with minimal effort.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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Infused with pomegranate extract sourced from YSL’s very own gardens in Morocco, the nourishing formula softens strands, leaving them extra silky and shiny.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Saville learned how the position of a canvas between a window and a hearth had informed Rembrandt’s depiction of light, with the coldness of the daylight contrasting with the incandescent warmth of the fire.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Not cool at all, Schreiber’s fascinatingly peculiar Gustav is incandescent with wrath, but also deeply depressed.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Candescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candescent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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