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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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However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Compared with the other three models, the Boom Air has the lowest brightness.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 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

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For instance, this option from Oak and Luna features a naturally occurring silicon carbide now grown almost entirely in labs, brings a more responsible origin story alongside genuine brilliance, ranking second only to diamond in hardness.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
And certainly, an homage to the importance and brilliance of sea creatures.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliance

Noun

Citruses, like bergamot and orange rind, give vanilla a bright and airy lightness, whereas aromatic notes, like lavender and geranium, smell like a garden growing around vanilla orchid vines.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
The Bliss palette includes Champagne Fizzle (304-1DB), a soft blush tone that brings lightness and ease, and Ribbon Blue (237-7DB), a bold blue that introduces contrast and personality.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

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