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

Swarovski introduced the iridescent Crystal Iris Pearl, gems with a luminous Crystal Urban Grey effect and the versatile Cabochon Cupchain, which combines crystal brilliance with a pearl-like softness.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Dear Dahlia Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow delivers luminous color with an ingredient list (sweet almond, argan, and shea butter oils, and cacao seed butter) that reads like a lip treatment.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 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

Its reception at the two very different festivals was equally glowing, with special emphasis on lead John Malkovich, who received both a tribute at Telluride, and an award from the competition jury at Venice, the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
Ada Scott, an elderly reporter who was close to retirement, regularly wrote glowing dispatches about Puente in the 1960s for The East Yolo Record, a newspaper that operated in what is now West Sacramento.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Lasers could potentially reach farther when attacking or dazzling optical sensors.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Even Love Story’s Kelly got distracted by his own reflection, pausing in front of one mirror to zhuzh his curls before moving on to the next dazzling display.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dazzling

Adjective

In the first few photos, the human rights activist could be seen wearing a breezy bright yellow sleeveless sundress, which featured a ruched crew neckline and a polarizing bubble bodice silhouette.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
California light pollution map To show just how bright California’s night sky has grown, The Bee modeled where skies are brighter at night across the Golden State.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the delicate undereye area, caffeine visibly reduces puffiness, and soothing aloe leaf and antioxidant-rich green tea keep skin looking calm, smooth, and radiant.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Kate Hudson, Charlize Theron, and Hannah Waddingham have all used glow-boosting masks and wands, and their radiant skin definitely caught our attention.

— Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiant

Adjective

Since the inception of Puffy, Combs has been the overpowering narrator of his own story, masterful at marketing himself as whatever shiny new version of himself he’s decided to be.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
The final touch—a shiny ganache glaze—sets into a soft matte finish, adding sweetness and a light cocoa bitterness that perfectly complements both batters.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shiny

Adjective

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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