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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That leads to high temperatures, which create a glowing protostar due to the rapid (kinetic) motion of the internal gas particles, and eventually, after a few tens of millions of years, the core temperatures rise high enough (above 4 million K or so) that nuclear fusion of hydrogen begins.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Now imagine the same with some of those teary eyes angled down toward glowing screens, while others frame the bride with their phones.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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The mockumentary’s origins go back further than O’Hara’s shimmering collaborations with Guest and his regular stable of skilled actors, including Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Jennifer Coolidge.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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McAdams continued the shimmering statement of her attire with a bevy of jewels provided by Tiffany & Co.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Keep it cute and simple with a purple manicure that glistens.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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While beauty trends are unfolding on the runway, they’re also being set by the glistening celebs on the front row.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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The square arch door opened to gleaming black marble floors reflecting golden lanterns and plush seats.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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With the farm suddenly unsustainable, there’s nothing for it but to pack up and seek work in Pristina, where Hatixhe’s sister Lina (Fiona Gllavica) lives a comfortable nouveau riche life in a large, gleaming new-build home courtesy of her entrepreneur husband Alban (Alban Ukaj).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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The room beams casual charm — plants, light woods, abstract prints on the wall to add color, a communal table and a toddler-size rocking chair among a couple Eames-style loungers — and couldn’t hold many more people.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, the dance space was lit with a mix of lanterns and disco balls glittering along the ceiling.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Performers dressed as angels danced in a glittering spiral circle.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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From ancient autopsy rooms to glimmering Gothic chapels, and medieval manuscripts to dark Baroque libraries, Europe’s universities can provide an intimate setting to experience some of history’s most impressive artifacts.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Bieber, who won the Style Trailblazer award at the ceremony, went for a silver-on-silver-on-silver palette for the awards, wearing a 2009 Armani Privé couture gown and glimmering nails to match.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Matthew Kelly
February 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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After a $41 million renovation, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre will officially reopen this month with an entertainment lineup that’ll once again shine the spotlight on the storied California movie palace.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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