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
Where Magid set out to work through, with lambent melancholy, his personal connection to Zionism and its discontents, Feldman seems to have wanted to write a book about anything but Zionism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
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
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
Silky tannins, lambent red fruit flavors—cherries, raspberries, light plums, passionfruit.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Where Magid set out to work through, with lambent melancholy, his personal connection to Zionism and its discontents, Feldman seems to have wanted to write a book about anything but Zionism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
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
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
Silky tannins, lambent red fruit flavors—cherries, raspberries, light plums, passionfruit.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
Adjective
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For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kiernan Shipka’s shimmer finds a home at the inner corners of the eyes, creating a bright, blushing bridal moment.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And even without a mopping feature, our tester noticed the floor looked shiny after use.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Theatrically, Homan, who wore a dark suit in the brutal D.C. heat, his bald dome shiny as a hard hat, looked at his watch.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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