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as in glowing
giving off or reflecting much light
the luminous moon bathed the snow-covered fields with a pearly glow
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
some of the most luminous writers in the nation's history have graced that magazine's pages
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as in unmistakable
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
an author with a simple, luminous prose style that is free of affectation and pretention
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Recent Examples of luminous
Staying with the theme of flora and fauna, the château also spotlights generative artworks, like Miguel Chevalier’s poetic, luminous, and digital homage to Monet, Meta-Nature AI Quatre Saison.
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Manali Doshi, AFAR Media, 11 Aug. 2025
On a clear night away from the glow of city lights, the sky can be spectacular—a velvet canvas dotted with millions of twinkling stars, the luminous moon, and the shimmering band of the Milky Way galaxy.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Threaded through all this heaviness, however, is a palpable joy, a kind of luminous gratitude for having found one another, despite their presence in a country that routinely shuns them.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Bundle Best for: Red carpet-ready shimmer and luxe layering
Created by celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta, this body bundle includes a shimmering body oil, body brush, and sculpting balm to deliver a luminous, head-to-toe glow.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Manali Doshi, AFAR Media, 11 Aug. 2025
On a clear night away from the glow of city lights, the sky can be spectacular—a velvet canvas dotted with millions of twinkling stars, the luminous moon, and the shimmering band of the Milky Way galaxy.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Threaded through all this heaviness, however, is a palpable joy, a kind of luminous gratitude for having found one another, despite their presence in a country that routinely shuns them.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 July 2025
Patrick Ta Major Glow Body Bundle Best for: Red carpet-ready shimmer and luxe layering
Created by celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta, this body bundle includes a shimmering body oil, body brush, and sculpting balm to deliver a luminous, head-to-toe glow.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminous
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Given Camp’s track record of delivering projects that reach the masses but also get glowing reviews, the package is sure to attract plenty of suitors.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Photo : Il Sereno The glowing McIntosh MC275 amplifier and C22 Preamp.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Derek the outstanding chef, food and beverage supervisor and overall leader of the charge, came from Tao.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Burnley had an outstanding defensive record last season, but facing Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, etc, represents a step up in class for Scott Parker’s team.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The unmistakable pink building still features cliff diving, roaming mariachi performers, and lovingly over-the-top decor, but now the food isn’t too bad, either.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Leaders need team members who reduce leadership’s cognitive load by making their worth unmistakable and their potential clear. - Aurelien Mangano, DevelUpLeaders 13.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The event will bestow the iconic BAFTA mask upon three distinguished honorees, marking only the sixth time that the BAFTA mask is awarded in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for BAFTA North America.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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Friendly House will grant each honoree a separate award for their distinguished efforts and accomplishments.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Mountains are always there, but another form of turbulence can seemingly appear from nowhere, with no obvious visual cues to warn pilots.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nowhere is that more obvious or more urgent than in education.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Love planet Venus will enter Leo on Aug. 25, adding a dazzling burst of glamour and passion, followed by harmonious aspects to Saturn, Uranus and Neptune on Aug. 25 and 26, making romantic themes equally grounding and liberating.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Leonor paired the shimmering suit with a patent clutch, pointed heels, and a dazzling pair of diamond earrings borrowed from her mother’s jewelry box.—
Ben Jureidini,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
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Without a doubt, 2025 will stake its claim in history to this prestigious list of watershed years.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Educated at the prestigious British private school of Sherborne, the current king returned to Africa to take up the throne at the age of just eighteen.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Luminous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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