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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
those lucid bands that spread across the arctic sky and are known as the northern lights
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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
decided to make out her will while she was still lucid
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as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
tried to make his instructions as lucid as possible so that everyone would understand what to do
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
she was impressed by the lucidness of her surgeon's explanation of the operation
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Recent Examples of lucid
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Other characters later filled out Mafalda’s circle, including a little brother, Guille, and a short but mighty friend called Libertad, each new voice deepening Quino’s lucid portrait of the community.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
But the idea of an algorithm, which is as prone to generate nonsense as anything lucid, representing a deceased person’s thoughts or behaviors seems terrifying.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
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Han, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, has written about the Jeju uprising before in the brutal and lucid 2014 novel Human Acts.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Other characters later filled out Mafalda’s circle, including a little brother, Guille, and a short but mighty friend called Libertad, each new voice deepening Quino’s lucid portrait of the community.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
But the idea of an algorithm, which is as prone to generate nonsense as anything lucid, representing a deceased person’s thoughts or behaviors seems terrifying.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucid
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Its luminous qualities mirror this Air sign's love for beauty and balance, while its spiritual symbolism is linked to transformation and emotional healing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
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
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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But in Louisville, the effects of the order are less clear.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The evening will be mostly clear with a calm breeze.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Applied to the workplace, this means designing systems that enable people to act decisively and operate with clarity without getting stuck in bottlenecks or bureaucracy.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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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
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As climate extremes become the new normal and other demand pressures rise, modernizing grid components with U.S.-made technology is essential.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Your body then releases a hormone called insulin to help bring your blood sugar levels back down to normal.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nowhere is that more obvious or more urgent than in education.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Mountains are always there, but another form of turbulence can seemingly appear from nowhere, with no obvious visual cues to warn pilots.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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New providers decoupled payments from banks, focusing on speed, simplicity and APIs.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite its make-do simplicity, bulldog gravy is delicious when made with flavorful fat, such as from smoky bacon.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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