luculent

adjective

ˈlü-kyə-lənt How to pronounce luculent (audio)
Definition of luculentnext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation the district attorney's brilliant, luculent summation sealed the case for the prosecution

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luculent
  1. obvious
  2. apparent
  3. unmistakable
  4. evident
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
  7. distinct
Adjective
  • For a softer effect, a liner that closely matches the natural lip color can define the edge without creating an obvious outline.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Whoever wins Congress inherits a stack of problems due to detonate over the next two years — just in time to crater 2028 ambitions — and few have obvious fixes.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Instead, the conjecture addresses a specific class of quantum computations and the conditions under which their apparent advantage can be reproduced classically.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Cavaliers freshman quarterback Hassir Houston had to be carried off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the first half but returned in the fourth quarter.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • On a recent weekend, three friends sat to the dino’s right, trying their best to ignore his unmistakable glower.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The bear wears Richards' peacoat with anchor buttons, carries a little black handbag and, of course, has the unmistakable beret.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Nowhere is this misperception more evident than in looking at current electoral politics and domestic and foreign policy.
    — Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Not a whole lot has gone the NC State Wolfpack's way this season, and that was never more evident than after what the Duke Blue Devils did to them on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Putting the whole thing together looks a little bit like a DIY project, but according to the creators, the setup process is quite straightforward.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • All rooms have private pools and decks, and are connected to distinct, individual communal areas with pools, firepits, and dining areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Variant analysis identified 948 distinct vulnerabilities behind those exploits.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinct
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“Luculent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luculent. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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