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
Rabil’s luminescence has shown few signs of dimming, which doesn’t surprise former Johns Hopkins teammate and lacrosse icon Kyle Harrison.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Three of the photos did show chemical luminescence, which indicates blood is present due to the reaction with the reagent, the probable cause said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Designers love plaster for its depth, luminescence, and durability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The collaborative effort of the researchers led to the design of new types of nanoparticles whose luminescence color depended on applied force.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luminescence
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Three of the photos did show chemical luminescence, which indicates blood is present due to the reaction with the reagent, the probable cause said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Designers love plaster for its depth, luminescence, and durability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
The collaborative effort of the researchers led to the design of new types of nanoparticles whose luminescence color depended on applied force.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luminescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescence
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Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling cosmic panorama that reveals supernova remnants, stellar nurseries, pulsars and the intricate glow of gas and dust weaving through our galaxy’s heart.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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And in October 2025, her daughter emulated mom's rosy glow and undone hair in the same dress at the PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala alongside dad Michael Douglas.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other drivers say morning glare can be a problem when heading east this time of year.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Schottenheimer downplayed the impact, but said the staff has been preparing for the potential glare.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As the Netflix series often attempted to bring light to the real mistreatment faced by incarcerated people, Poussey’s death at the hands of a police officer who suffocated her was intended to shed light on the real police brutality Black inmates in particular face.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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Coupe buyers can choose a carbon-fiber steering wheel with shift lights—always a helpful touch—tracing its upper rim.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Even when the jewelry was supplied by the studio, its gleam had to match the personality of the characters portrayed.—
Lynn Yaeger,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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My reflection is tall, perhaps rather like an arrow, my blond hair gleams.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the entire film, the light in the characters’ eyes, too… the Infinity Castle movie is a work of art that makes abundant use of torchlights and illumination.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Oh, there were results, but no true illumination.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Luminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescence. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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