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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a speaker incandescent with righteous anger over the treatment of the refugees
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Recent Examples of incandescent
In contrast, incandescent bulbs need electricity to heat an internal metal filament inside the glass to produce light, which is released in every direction.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In Europe, stringent regulations phased out less efficient halogen and incandescent bulbs, with bans fully enforced by September 1, 2018, for halogen and earlier for incandescent bulbs on September 1, 2011.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2024
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
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In Europe, stringent regulations phased out less efficient halogen and incandescent bulbs, with bans fully enforced by September 1, 2018, for halogen and earlier for incandescent bulbs on September 1, 2011.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
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Glowing collarbones, shimmering shoulders, and luminous legs are all part of the summer story.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The color in the glass is a delicate but luminous pale pink, with reflections reminiscent of rose petals or light salmon.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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But housing advocates have been just as passionate about wanting to see more affordable housing in this area, particularly for seniors.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate have drawn huge, passionate crowds that serenade their heroes before, during and after matches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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Giants first baseman Dom Smith, who played with Devers in Boston last season, offered a glowing endorsement of his former teammate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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That shopper isn’t the only person who left a glowing review.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 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
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When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Romance and your creative potential will be dazzling!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Spurred on by her fervent belief in Jones’s talent, Morrison was determined to ensure that Corregidora made an impression, well aware of how a successful debut could define a fiction writer’s career—particularly that of a Black woman fiction writer.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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The Messi-Inter Miami Effect Amid all that, contests with South American teams have seen fervent crowds.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Martha Stewart—still radiant at 83—is but one famous fan of the minimalist brand.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The former childhood sweethearts appeared radiant on social media during and after their outdoor ceremony, which took place at Grandfather Mountain Country Club in Linville, N.C. Drake is 22.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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