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Recent Examples of incandescent In 2025, however, North Americans eager to see the majestic fjords, awe-inspiring icebergs, and incandescent northern lights on the world’s largest and least densely populated island can take a less circuitous route. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 These allow for abundant sunshine indoors and throw off a spectacle of incandescent light among the trees by night. Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 But while that cozy sense of watching a film made for viewers already interested and well disposed towards Matlin never ebbs, this is still immensely watchable, not least thanks to Matlin’s still incandescent natural charisma. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 Think of the famous scene: wise men navigating by the stars—flaming constellations against a fathomless sky—searching the dank nooks of Rome’s empire for an incandescent child. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for incandescent
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Adjective
  • Her luminous journey has been showcased in prominent media, including South Jersey Magazine.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 May 2025
  • To the visible eye, every dress is in incredible condition—luminous colors, embroideries from more than a century ago that shimmer anew, each silhouette fitted impeccably on the mannequin—and for some visitors, this will prove the most remarkable part of the show.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.
    Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
  • But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.
    The Editors, National Review, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
  • The formulation blends hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and blue agave extract to keep the skin hydrated and radiant but never oily.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 May 2025

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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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