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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for incandescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
Adjective
  • In each, Agrippina is dead, luminous, in opulent jewelry or surrounded by fine furs and cloths.
    Diana Arterian June 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
  • Not just the owner of some of the best eyebrows of the moment, the ‘Levitating’ singer has the kind of clear, luminous skin that most of us can only dream of.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Formula 1 Key Takeaways Formula 1 Is Luxury’s Most Sophisticated Customer Acquisition Platform While other sports offer visibility, F1 provides 800 million passionate consumers who are aligned with standards that truly make a luxury product.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey — THANK YOU.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • That shopper isn’t the only person who left a glowing review.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
  • These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 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
  • This bona fide natural wonder supports a dazzling array of wildlife, including nearly 500 bird species and north of 130,000 elephants, the largest population of any country in Africa.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Thanks to the intricate texture of the lens, the lights provide a warm, starburst-like pattern that illuminates the surrounding area and looks dazzling to the eye.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
  • Now even some of the most fervent Taylor’s Version listeners are letting go of the lie.
    Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • True to its name, this skin tint feels akin to a serum and is infused with serum-like ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for an absolutely radiant, glowing finish.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025
  • Hurley, wearing a cowboy hat, sports a radiant smile as the couple leans against an old wooden fence in the middle of what appears to be an open field, not unlike the one seen in Hurley's new post.
    EW.com, EW.com, 11 June 2025

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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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