as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
a fulgent sun peeked from behind the clouds
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For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 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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Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just as her holiday home had to be seen to be believed, so also did this beautiful Christmas lady whose bright light brought so much joy to the world.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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Theatrically, Homan, who wore a dark suit in the brutal D.C. heat, his bald dome shiny as a hard hat, looked at his watch.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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And even without a mopping feature, our tester noticed the floor looked shiny after use.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Utah's first national park unfolds like a living painting, where massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red soar into brilliant blue skies.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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What might seem a perverse choice reveals itself, over Dry Leaf’s epic length, as a brilliant thematic gesture that elicits its own temporal register.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Fulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulgent. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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