as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
refulgent sunlight broke through the clouds, creating huge swaths of light in the valley below us
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refulgent
Adjective
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At this year's Oscars, Dresher donned the glowier style of the primer, which has a subtle shimmery formula that gives the skin a naturally luminous look.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The high-wattage crowd, dressed in luxe silk dresses and luminous pinstripe suits for the high-fashion event, included the likes of Martha Stewart, Allison Williams, Oscar Isaac, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson — a mix of longtime admirers, friends and newer fans of the luxury fashion brand.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At this point, my relationship with glowing rectangles is stronger than most of my Hinge dates.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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His skating was dazzling throughout the evening, and his chemistry with Rickard Rakell is clear.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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There's a dazzling cigar lounge and bar, both conceived by none other than hotel designer of the moment, Martin Brudnizki (of Annabel’s; Fouquets; and Fifth Avenue Hotel fame); a sleek omakase restaurant; and even a 4,000-year-old fossil parked unassumingly outside a set of toilets (not kidding).—
Divia Thani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Then, there’s a dramatic landscape by Jacob van Ruisdael, with gray clouds muttering on high and brighter blues impending in the sky below.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Earth is so bright out there and the moon is just hanging in front of us, this black orb out in front of us.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her writing is assured and radiant; her fluid imagination shapes lush worlds, at once uncanny and beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Best of all, the serum offers a high-gloss finish that leaves you with super-soft and shiny tresses.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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So when might Idahoans enjoy tacos and margaritas in their shiny new grill and cantina?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Apr. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Refulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refulgent. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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