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
Designers love plaster for its depth, luminescence, and durability.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 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
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
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 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
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
See All Example Sentences for luminescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescence
Noun
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Lit Ghost Cloche Add a small but impactful touch of Halloween with these little ghost cloches that add an eerie glow to coffee tables, shelves, and countertops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The overwhelming success of the book and the resulting media glare opened a divide between them.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mercury was part of it during August, but has since sunk back into the glare of the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The body of the foreground object briefly blocks light from the star, as do any rings or satellites.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lawrence Kenyon, who lives in Thompson's Station, raised several claims, including defamation, invasion of privacy by false light and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is something feral in the onrush of Marlowe’s verse, with the gleam of bared teeth daring us to laugh.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Brief, startling moments of illumination are everywhere in its stories; so are all kinds of optical illusions and distortions.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Luminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescence. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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