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
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The northern lights are a luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026 -
This signature geometry changes the way light behaves within the diamond, resulting in a crisp, fluid, and unusually dimensional luminous quality.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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For a brief shining moment, that looked like a good bet, as gas prices rose to nearly $10 per million BTUs in mid-2022.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Sombrero Galaxy was imaged to magnificent effect by the Hubble Space Telescope — most recently to mark its 35th anniversary in space — which revealed its sweeping disk-like structure and pronounced dusty lanes shining beneath its glowing galactic core.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a sea of black and muted gowns, Alba was golden and glowing, the soft color punctuated with intermittent flower detailing.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is dazzling on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night, March 15.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Though the Red Sox ultimately fell to the Yankees in a three-game Wild Card series in New York a week later, Crochet’s stellar season and dazzling performance in Game 1 were proof that treating the season like a marathon, as Cora often says, rather than a spring sprint paid off.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Often called the Butterfly Nebula or the Bug Nebula, this object displays a striking structure involving two bright gas lobes extending in opposite directions, separated by a thick, dusty ring—known as a torus—around the central star.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Penny is a truly bright light in the classroom, bringing a genuine joy and curiosity to her daily practice.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The energy was radiant, easygoing, alert and nothing short of magical.—
Jennelle Fong
Contributing Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of what method is chosen, blush takes center stage to create a radiant glow—and Kate appears to be joining the fun.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The shampoo contains aloe vera, papaya extract, meadowfoam seed oil, and even caffeine, while the conditioner was deeply hydrating and made my hair shiny and soft.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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