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
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This luminous dual-timeline novel follows two couples with ties to El Salvador and the threads of war, loss and love that unite them.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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As the title states, this one gets under your skin and features a committed, luminous performance from Johansson.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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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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The offer to return hit differently for Hall, who was recently honored with some of the most glowing acclaim of her career for her dramatic turn in Paul Thomas Anderson's Best Picture Oscar winner, One Battle After Another.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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More than 1,200 customers have given the shirt a five-star rating, with hundreds also leaving glowing reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Miranda Lambert wears a black outfit with a dazzling blue statement necklace at the Billboard Country Power Players 2026 event on June 3 in Nashville.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The radiant limestone floors and brass accents make this retreat feel both elevated and intimate.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion was also behind her radiant look for her 2023 Sports Illustrated cover shoot.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Ex-Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín wore bright pink on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in 2019, while Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga walked for Balenciaga in 2022.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Finally, nearly three hours after doors opened … the lights dimmed, and from a set of doors at the side of the orchestra, Madonna — wearing sunglasses, a shimmering silver dress, and a hulking white fur coat — emerged like Old Deuteronomy.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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Faris wore a shimmering black gown with cutouts.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Elegant, refined, and spacious for its prime location, Portrait Firenze's 37 rooms and suites are all dressed with neutral tones, shiny surfaces, and large polished mirrors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Sore spot There’s a catch hiding in California’s shiny productivity numbers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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