as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
a fulgent sun peeked from behind the clouds
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Adjective
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Made with soothing, hydrating ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E, the sunscreen lotion has a luminous finish that gives the skin a summery, just-back-from-Bondi-beach glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
21 July 2025 -
Arizona's Emerald Cave, also known as Emerald Cove, shimmers with luminous green light.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 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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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 moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Decades later, in 2019, Irishman Shane Lowry—buoyed by a dazzling third-round 63—won his first major in runaway fashion on these same dunes, igniting a raucous celebration across the island.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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With high level visuals being a key characteristics of both Insomniac and Tomorrowland events, the production for UNITY is highly anticipated and expected to be similarly dazzling.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Derek is a bright and curious kid who dreams of becoming a scientist one day.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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There are also some bright and cheerful-looking design elements such as colorful military campaign ribbons on the flags.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The best time to view a meteor shower is typically between midnight and dawn, when the sky is darkest and the radiant point, where the meteors appear to come from, is highest in the sky.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
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The Perseids get their name from the constellation Perseus, where their radiant — or apparent point of origin — is located.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The President of the United States was in attendance, Robbie Williams sang the official song of the tournament and various flags and shiny inflatables covered the pitch for what felt like an eternity.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Objects and plants under the tree can be lightly speckled with the shiny drops of honeydew or heavily covered with sugary substance and appear as if covered in shellac.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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While the stories-at-the-speed-of-life series didn't get a comedy nomination in its final season, nor did star-writer Bridgett Everett, voters did have the good sense to honor Jeff Hiller, one of the ensemble's brilliant performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Instead of a traditional dog crate, Mark, who only shared his first name, came up with a brilliant idea—a custom space for the dogs with a metal door.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Fulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulgent. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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