REFULGENT Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

refulgent

adjective

Definition of refulgent

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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Adjective

Dozens of very luminous stellar cluster members are known, but this area likely has far more stars that are fainter hidden behind a vast smog of opaque dust between the center of the galaxy and the sun.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
These tools and expert tips are your best weapon for reclaiming a smooth, even toned and luminous complexion.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

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
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

But more than 20 years since one of the studio’s finest moments, the reception to its annual releases, including this week’s NBA 2K27, is no longer so glowing.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Safety issues The reviews coming out of last week’s debut for USC’s defense were less glowing for the secondary, which gave up three pass plays of 20 yards or more in the second half.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The Casita looks good enough to sit on a desk and those super bright RGB LED’s really glow.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of bright

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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
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

Definition of gleaming

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