luminescing

Definition of luminescingnext
present participle of luminesce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescing
Verb
  • Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-in-one beauty wand.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When oil is shimmering and easily slides across surface of pan, carefully add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown underneath, about 4-5 minutes.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Los Angeles, that magical realm of shimmering natural beauty, was befouled by smog — maybe forever.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Curiosity and discipline pair up as the glittering Sun conjoins responsible Saturn in your 9th House of Fascination, asking for purposeful exploration wherever your soul is drawn.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For many families, the gleaming cruise ships offer an effortless and luxurious option for exploring the ocean.
    Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers.
    Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Head outside tonight and drink in the sight of the Pleiades open star cluster glistening close to the red star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus, before the mesmerizing naked-eye jewel slips out of view with the changing of the seasons.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Nearly forty years ago, Bloodsport launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and helped propel him as a bankable leading man known for his glistening muscles and martial arts prowess.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The shining light, minus the hill.
    Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.
    Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The path down is picturesque, but peppered with black snakes glinting in the sun.
    Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Luminescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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