REFULGENCE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

refulgence

noun

ri-ˈfu̇l-jən(t)s

Definition of refulgence

as in brightness

the quality or state of having or giving off light the refulgence of a full moon on a clear autumn night

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Recent Examples of refulgence The bottom floor is a La Colombe Torrefaction coffee shop, its fashionable patrons buzzing about in the glorious refulgence of a winter afternoon. — Alexander Nazaryan, Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2015

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Noun

At the same time, the star’s brightness seemed to dim periodically, suggesting an orbiting planet.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
The display’s brightness was more of an issue than its color coverage.

— Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Greatest brilliancy marks the sweet spot between the two, when Venus' apparent size and shrinking phase combine to give us the greatest apparent area of illuminated Venus in our sky.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

There is always some lightness, if only to counter the occasionally unbearable weight.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Bottega Veneta had a beautiful balance between craftsmanship, texture and lightness, with pieces that felt special without becoming overcomplicated.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

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