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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The observations seem to nail down the theory that clusters of hot, massive, luminous stars in young galaxies in the early universe played a dominant role in ionizing the universe's neutral gas.
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Makeup artist Tracey Levy utilized Beauty Pie products for the actress’ luminous visage.
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.
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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.
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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Stewart’s makeup artist credits the Laura Geller Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbleized Blush for the star’s radiant complexion.
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Dreamstick Cream Blush is a lightweight, buildable cream blush designed to give a fresh, radiant flush.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
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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.
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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.
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“Refulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refulgent. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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