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
At times, the landscape flows like a river above a lambent sky, while in other moments, invisible guides lead you through verdant waterfalls and along winding desert canyon roads shot through with vertical bars of light or washed away by technicolor tides.
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Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
—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
Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
—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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The cat-eye effect brings a rippling, water-like effect to the shade, made for you water signs who always feel most at home in something a little fluid, a little luminous, and just a bit magical.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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VinÃcius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Stewart’s makeup artist credits the Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush for the star’s radiant complexion.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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Dreamstick Cream Blush is a lightweight, buildable cream blush designed to give a fresh, radiant flush.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Surrounded by flags from around the world, the singer lit up the field with a shimmering, silver look from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2026 collection.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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This gem on Mobile Bay along the shimmering Gulf of Mexico has a charming little downtown complete with a waterfront park, a pair of lovely beaches, and a fishing pier.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Barack matched his wife's energy in a dark suit, paired with a slightly undone baby blue button-down for a pop of color and shiny dress shoes.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The timing surrounding an investment in the shiny yellow metal, however, is particularly pronounced right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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