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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Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations.

— Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
Samsung is still mum on the details of total brightness in this new line of devices.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Definition of brilliancy

Noun

But the combination of individual brilliance and collective endeavour is potent and has a multiplier effect.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt, telling the story of these Texan wildmen and their real-life moments of brilliance and hilarity, with revelations of profound sadness.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

This move signals a return to driving pleasure focused on lightness, balance, and affordability, contrasting with today's large electric SUVs.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
And thanks to the lightness of the design, this sofa will also never look too heavy or oversized for your living room.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

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