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 discovery, based on JWST data from April 2025 and published this month in the Open Journal of Astrophysics, adds MoM-z14 to a growing list of unexpectedly luminous young galaxies that challenge existing theories about how quickly stars and galaxies formed after the universe began.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
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The luminous snap peas and ribbons of radish and carrot had just as much ethereal beauty as any glacé pear or citron.—
Hannah Walhout,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 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
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And, of course, blue skies and a brightly shining sun.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film has a brutal 6% critic score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is at a glowing 99%.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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In its center is the Orion Nebula, a glowing patch of light.—
Jase Parnell-Brookes,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Grammys coverage, which includes a full list of all the winners, the dazzling red carpet looks and more.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some Tauruses might find themselves in the process of moving, changing their living space up or even hosting a dazzling home event.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Following Pretti’s death on January 24, scores of protesters have taken to the streets, armed with cell phones and bright orange whistles, as local officials implore Minnesotans to continue documenting ICE operations.—
Sophia Peyser,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Sunday, February 1, marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, when the best and brightest in the music industry gathered in Los Angeles to fête the greatest albums and performances of the last year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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Grapeseed oil balances things out with omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants that help protect skin from everyday environmental stressors, while meadowfoam seed oil helps lock everything in, leaving skin smoother, more supple, and radiant.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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This program will immerse you in an atmospheric soundscape, with lyricism and a radiant finale portraying heaven through a child's eyes.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2026
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The most of any breed competing at Westminster this year was the golden retriever, with 52 shiny, happy goldens on site Tuesday afternoon for their ring time.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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New leaves emerge as bronze later turning dark shiny green.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 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 7 Feb. 2026.
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