as in to glow
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Recent Examples of luminesce
Music has charms that teem our tongues, course through our pens and luminesce up on our screens.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminesce
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At peak activity, the shower can produce 10 to 20 meteors per hour—with many leaving long, glowing trails and occasionally dazzling fireballs.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kim shared a glowing photo of her smiley second daughter admiring her braids in the mirror.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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For the celebratory event, Gomez and nail artist Tom Bachik chose an on-theme bronze nail polish combo that shimmers like the surface of the sun.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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In a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil until shimmering.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Later, a pair of slugs that help the seed cross an arid landscape, like camels in the desert, glisten vividly.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Dec. 2025
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In the lobby proudly stands an 18-foot tree glistening with 5,100 lights.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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For nearly a century, the Oscars stood as a gleaming cathedral to Hollywood prestige, the pinnacle of artistic achievement.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Williams points to these small moments, and poignant visions, as the representations of our hope, our resilience, our bright and gleaming futures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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On the other side of the country in Los Angeles, a police helicopter’s search light beamed down on protesters on Alameda Street, who were outfitted with upside-down American flags and handmade anti-ICE posters.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The glow Roberts got from the treatment showed, with the star beaming on the red carpet in her signature makeup, complete with a nude lip and glamorous waves courtesy of Serge Normant.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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As always, there’s a host of glittering stars nominated at this year’s Golden Globes.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
11 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary fine dining can be found everywhere, from the glittering restaurants of South Beach to the foodie destinations of the Design District.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The sight of a glimmering ball lowering down from the dark skies would have seemed otherworldly.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The other, the glimmering gem that was the definition for college football greatness.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Animal Friends says Puppy Bowl XII will showcase inspiring journeys from birth to adoption and shine a spotlight on the dedication of the rescues and shelters that help animals find loving homes.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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