as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
a fulgent sun peeked from behind the clouds
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The northern lights are a luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026 -
This signature geometry changes the way light behaves within the diamond, resulting in a crisp, fluid, and unusually dimensional luminous quality.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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For a brief shining moment, that looked like a good bet, as gas prices rose to nearly $10 per million BTUs in mid-2022.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beneath that display of hot gases, a glowing fringe of orange on the rim indicated that the edges of the fire were pushing out far to the east and west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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So why would the animal possess the same type of melanosomes that give birds their dazzling displays?—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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This warmer weather refresh of chicken and biscuits shakes up both the filling and topping for a lighter and brighter take on the classic.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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For generations in Korea, people saved the milky water left over from rinsing rice and used it as a simple beauty treatment to make skin look brighter and smoother.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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And as with the rest of her fellow actresses who’d opted for aesthetics that put their beauty in the spotlight, her vibe was freeing and radiant.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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My makeup visibly looks more radiant and fresh after using it.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The shampoo contains aloe vera, papaya extract, meadowfoam seed oil, and even caffeine, while the conditioner was deeply hydrating and made my hair shiny and soft.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 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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“Fulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulgent. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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