as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the big city
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This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Participants dressed and playing in glowing gear will be up for a grand prize.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a thin ring of sunlight remains visible around the moon's silhouette, a glowing 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Points of bright-eyed inspiration.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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And, according to her makeup artist, her radiant skin was thanks to the prep of the Beauty Pie Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Lipopeptide Serum.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Kate Hudson Kate Hudson could not have looked more radiant thanks to an anything-but-matte, monochromatic, light pink makeup look by makeup artist Tonya Brewer.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fan Expo Denver 2026, which already boasts a gold standard of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and gaming celebrities, is getting even shinier.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was buried Monday in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico's most powerful cartels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Effulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effulgent. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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