as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
we could see inside the cave even without a flashlight because of the luminescence coming from some of the fungus on the walls
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Recent Examples of luminescence
His face is a death mask: gaunt and soiled, teeth pebbly, eyes dilated but piercing in their last hint of blued luminescence.
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for luminescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescence
Noun
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Look for the soft glow on the moon’s darkened side — that’s Earthshine, sunlight reflecting off our planet's oceans, ice caps and clouds.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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The quiet reflection under the glare of recorders and TV cameras soon to air on the YES Network postgame occurred nearly an hour after the highly touted pitch failed him again.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Viewers are strongly advised to avoid looking at the sun's glare without safety eyewear to avoid irreversible eye damage.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Juan insists on investigating the light coming from the stadium.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Style tip: Comfortable linen sets Paris, France Paris is known as a city for lovers thanks to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, and romantic dinners in cozy restaurants over candlelight.—
Brittany Vickers,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This has been a gleam in scientists’ eyes for quite some time.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
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Witness Killian Maddox, a bodybuilder whose formidable muscles gleam under golden light.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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In those locations where the rising sun will be reduced to a crescent, observers may wonder if there will be a noticeable change in daylight illumination.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This year’s display will coincide with a waxing crescent moon (2 percent illumination).—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Luminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescence. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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