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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
Not cool at all, Schreiber’s fascinatingly peculiar Gustav is incandescent with wrath, but also deeply depressed.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Arn Dance Portraits of the Artists Martha Graham was known for laying bare the inner landscapes of her female protagonists, with psyches as incandescent as hot coals.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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
In contrast, incandescent bulbs need electricity to heat an internal metal filament inside the glass to produce light, which is released in every direction.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Arn Dance Portraits of the Artists Martha Graham was known for laying bare the inner landscapes of her female protagonists, with psyches as incandescent as hot coals.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
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
In contrast, incandescent bulbs need electricity to heat an internal metal filament inside the glass to produce light, which is released in every direction.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
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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
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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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His parents and siblings served in the military, but Bradley, who wouldn't qualify to serve because of severe vision impairment in his right eye, was passionate about helping his community in a different way.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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LeBron James is one of the latest to join the long list of stars from other sports who are passionate about golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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For the past few months, diners at the West Loop restaurant have received their bill with a glowing portrait of Sullivan, celebrating her appearance on the show.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Poster Suite—the hotel’s crown jewel—dressed with a stately four-poster bed, a stylish lounge area (think long floral drapes, retro Roberts radios, regal armchairs, and historic prints of Haddon Hall), and a snug ensuite with a small bath tub and a glowing vanity mirror.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Garages can be much warmer than the rest of homes due to poor insulation.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Since the 1950s, average temperatures in July have trended roughly 2.7 degrees warmer, according to the weather service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 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
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With its eerily formless threat, catchy theme song, wholesome teen heroes, and ingeniously practical ooze effects (a dazzling mix of in-camera and optical printing), The Blob straddles atomic-era paranoia and gooey creature-feature fun.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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On the field, for all the dazzling approach play, there was a lack of end product at times.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach even received the support of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, despite Pearl’s fervent support for President Donald Trump.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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Mister Tramps This Research Boulevard bar is known for its early morning crowds, fervent cheering, and camaraderie among Tottenham Hotspur FC supporters.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 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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Her radiant spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless compassion made an unforgettable impact on everyone lucky enough to know her.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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