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Adjective
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026 -
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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Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The rising popularity of LED bulbs—which use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs—means lighting is making up a smaller and smaller share of the nation’s energy budget, making DST gains negligible.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nembhard’s sparkling performance against the Nuggets allowed the Mavericks (7-15) to win back-to-back games for the first time all season.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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The silver dress was completely decorated with diamond details and crystal fringe shimmering throughout, which created tiers of sparkling embellishments.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Botanist Brie Langley guides Porowski amid resplendent greenery and offers him a close-up look at a massive waterlily named after Queen Victoria.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The radiant limestone floors and brass accents make this retreat feel both elevated and intimate.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion was also behind her radiant look for her 2023 Sports Illustrated cover shoot.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Carley young and bold, her large, lambent eyes lined with black, her dark hair still lush and animal-thick, her full lips set in an expression of stubborn will.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
18 June 2024
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A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.—
Tim Smith,
baltimoresun.com,
9 June 2017
Adjective
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The characters’ stick-figure proportions feel all the more glaring next to the complexity and generosity of Jud, whose insistence on his innocence is clouded by the shadow of his guilty past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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He was only sacked once, but the four interceptions were a glaring stat, including the game's disappointing final interception near the end zone.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Relucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relucent. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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