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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The brightening and blurring properties come from bismuth oxychloride, a mineral that adds a light-reflecting luminous finish, and silicones that create the illusion of blurred skin.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026 -
The tint can be used on its own or as a luminous, tone-evening foundation base; it can also be tapped into the high points of the face as a highlighter.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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As for glam, Hudson’s makeup artist, Naoko Scintu, executed a glowing visage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The flavors are just as dazzling as the visuals, with everything from classic fish balls and siu mai to snake soup and mock shark's fin, served up by food stalls that make Temple Street a foodie's dream.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The dazzling foliage of 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia is accented by a flush of fragrant white blooms in spring and sporadic flowers throughout summer and fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This delectable tropical scent achieves both, transporting me to a sunnier, brighter place with each light layer of its coconut and mango notes.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Its nearly 100-year-old grandeur is complemented by bright, contemporary updates, such as a white kitchen and chic light fixtures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Family members swapped stories about Maliek’s radiant smile, about the little legs that excitedly carried him through the park.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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About a minute in, a radiant drone fades up like morning sunlight spilling across a landscape.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The texture buffs without scratching, creating a shiny, streak-free surface.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Crafted in a shiny fabric, the dress incorporated muted tones of pink, green and silver, evocative of the pastel color palette often associated with the Netflix series.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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