as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lambent flames from our campfire cast a comforting glow
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Recent Examples of lambent
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
Adjective
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With its luminous foliage, 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina makes a striking accent in shady plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The luminous roll call has Henry Cavill leading a cast that already includes Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Jeremy Irons and Djimon Hounsou, as well as Max Zhang and Drew McIntyre.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 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
Adjective
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tours usually stop at Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and the Gruta Azul, a glowing sea cave reachable only by boat.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This bright foliage is set against darker green interior leaves for radiant contrast.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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More than a decade later, LaWanda commands the stage at the House of Blues Anaheim as the radiant host of Bitchiest Brunch, the long-running Palm Springs drag show that recently brought its glittering spectacle and message of resilience to Orange County.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Designer Chad Graci applied it to living-room ceilings of a private residence at the Four Seasons in New Orleans, where the lacquer hovers overhead like a shimmering pond.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Aguilera is featured performing several holiday classics and hits amid a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower transformed into a shimmering Christmas tree.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The show is a humorous, achingly accurate portrayal of two weary immigrant women who’ve seen the shiny promise of a better life wear off quick.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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