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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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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The exterior alone marries gravitas and grandeur, with a palette of Super Champagne Crystal, Arctic White, and black, all shimmering with an infusion of powdered glass.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The bride shimmered in the Pragnell Tiara on the big day, and the couple's daughters sweetly served as her bridesmaids for the ceremony at their local church, All Saints Church in Kemble.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Mercury's steady light will shine low on the western horizon in the glow of the setting sun, as while Jupiter glistens close to its upper left, with Venus and the moon lining up beyond to create a spectacular planetary display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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There's so many beautiful national monuments in the city, and the Kennedy Center is this glistening one that's next to the river and near other major sites.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Surrounded by custom paintwork and gleaming chrome, Ugaz said the opportunity to share his passion and craftsmanship with the broader San Francisco community was especially meaningful given the stereotypes lowrider enthusiasts have faced over the years.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Or perhaps an alien predator with a maw of steel has descended on the center of Washington to beam up the executive branch.—
Philip Kennicott,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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Steven Spielberg swept the box office this weekend with Disclosure Day, his extraterrestrial drama that beamed up $44 million domestically and $93 million globally, per Rentrak (formerly Comscore).—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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In the herb garden beside her home on Colorado Avenue, Cathi Murray digs through the soil and pulls out two glittering black rocks.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Venus and Jupiter are still glimmering brightly together in the western sky after sunset, so do yourself a favor and head outside tonight!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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To his left is a black car with a bulky, rounded frame, glimmering in the deluge.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Kenny is the kind of character who doesn’t just shine in group dynamics and fights but also brings a personal story line.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Still, Lucy's light continued to shine.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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