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as in crystal
easily seen through
the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky
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Recent Examples of lucent
The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics.
—David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
New York Times, 18 June 2024
His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics.
—David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent
Adjective
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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His newest product is a crystal orb that accommodates cigars up to a 74-ring gauge.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Stylish swimwear Step into the luminous Anja Paris boutique and you’ll be instantly transported to tropical climes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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When the skin barrier is healthy, the skin looks calmer, smoother, more luminous and more tolerant of active ingredients, Devgan tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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In January, Maryland rapper IDK packaged transparent CD players with his Even the Devil Smiles mixtape; each disc includes a distinct bonus track no one else owns.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 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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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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What Schwartz made clear is that once Cleveland chose Monken, his own decision was already made.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 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
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Duncan joins a few other realtors in the area willing to accept the lucrative AI companies’ stocks in lieu of liquid cash.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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For an organic option, apply a natural fertilizer like high-quality compost, liquid seaweed, or fish.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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