1
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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2
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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3
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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Over the past nine years, he had been evaluated at least nine times — only twice, court records show, was he judged at least temporarily lucid enough to stand trial.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Since, however, the media maven has been spotted out twice, both times appearing to be in lucid and aware of her surroundings.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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But the film that follows — luminously ashen where too many recent movies and TV shows have just been irritatingly dim — is flooded with a moonlight so lucid and alive that even the story’s most stygian moments might as well have been set at high noon.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Over the past nine years, he had been evaluated at least nine times — only twice, court records show, was he judged at least temporarily lucid enough to stand trial.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Since, however, the media maven has been spotted out twice, both times appearing to be in lucid and aware of her surroundings.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucid
Adjective
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But the overall vibe is luminous and joyful — almost celebratory.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The silky formula glides on, leaving skin luminous and smooth.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Deployments to the region are a demonstration of Australia's resolve to support an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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This channels air from the front to underneath, then over the hood and windscreen to keep it stable.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although no concrete action appears to have come from Martin's letters yet, Garcia said the implications are clear.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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What Brands Can Learn For luxury and lifestyle brands outside of hospitality, the lessons are clear: Create emotional anchors.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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The result is Evangeline vs. the Machine, a record that is both dazzling and challenging, and creates a listening experience that upends the idea of what country music is — or at least the type of country music that first made Church a Nashville star.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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These dazzling meteors are the result of debris left by Halley’s Comet burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.—
Kayla Randall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Telling investors what’s coming is a normal part of doing business.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Klotzbach said ocean temperatures are a bit warmer than normal in the Caribbean Sea and eastern subtropical Atlantic and a bit cooler than normal in the eastern tropical Atlantic.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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But the ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Mission Impossible,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and so many more are U.S films that shot overseas for obvious reasons.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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The simplicity of pressure washing leads many to dismiss it as a side hustle rather than a scalable business.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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For minimalist interior designers, there’s beauty in simplicity and restraint.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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