LUMINESCENCES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

luminescences

noun

plural of luminescence

as in glows

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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Noun

Hannah Waddingham glows at Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso FYC event at Hammer Museum on July 29 in Los Angeles.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Skywatchers should look north during the darkest hours; smartphone cameras can aid in detecting faint glows.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of glows

Noun

As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Astronomers have spotted four dead star white dwarf stars playing a game of cosmic hide-and-seek, all four of which were hiding in the glares of red dwarf companion stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of glares

Noun

During the ensuing pursuit, the Lexus kept its lights off, reached speeds up to 65 mph and went airborne multiple times, the report says.

— arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The shows may be the official business of the week, but once the lights go down, the calendar fills up with store cocktails, intimate dinners, afterparties, brand activations and blockbuster raves — most of the time, all on the same night.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of lights

Noun

The main camera is positioned so that Big Bear Lake gleams in the background, changing hue throughout the day.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
The first hotel opened by the Orient Express group, its design gleams with contemporary comfort while still referencing the history of this world-famous train.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of gleams

Noun

There is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
The citywide experience will consist of landmark illuminations, exhibitions, immersive fan activations, and collaborations with local communities and businesses.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of illuminations

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