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Recent Examples of scintillation
While the team did not identify a repeating pattern in the scintillation changes, the study notes future observing campaigns lasting longer than a year could further refine predictions and improve corrections for interstellar distortion.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
These are stones that demonstrate exceptional light return, fire, scintillation, balanced symmetry and minimal light leakage, along with ideal shape outline.
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Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
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David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
This seems rather an understatement to your correspondent., for the style, substance, silhouettes and scintillation of Anaïs C. jewels embody an earthly yet mystical mix of sustainably sourced, precious gemstones inside of primal jewelry forms.
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Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
However, a subtler effect involves atmospheric turbulence, which can cause fluctuations—also known as optical scintillation—that result in large changes in signal strength.
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IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
These are stones that demonstrate exceptional light return, fire, scintillation, balanced symmetry and minimal light leakage, along with ideal shape outline.
—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
—
David Petitti,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
This seems rather an understatement to your correspondent., for the style, substance, silhouettes and scintillation of Anaïs C. jewels embody an earthly yet mystical mix of sustainably sourced, precious gemstones inside of primal jewelry forms.
—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
However, a subtler effect involves atmospheric turbulence, which can cause fluctuations—also known as optical scintillation—that result in large changes in signal strength.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
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While that sounds much more intuitive, a technique called X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy reveals that what’s on the surface might not be the whole story.
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Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation.
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In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.
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The other triggers luminescence, causing materials to emit light in ultraviolet, visible or infrared wavelengths.
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.
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The taupe shade is enhanced with an eye-catching shimmer that instantly elevates any outfit, while the original contoured footbed provides all-day support.
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The sleek style paired well with her glass skin and shimmery eyes, which were stamped with a rainbow of charcoal-blue and brown shadow and filled with a white sparkle in the waterline.
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Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
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The rest of the meeting had that politicians’ glint to it as Warsh cleared room to maneuver.
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Our goal is to elicit that glint of recognition in another human being because something that felt good and true to us feels good and true to them at the same time.
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In the evening, the entire space is crisscrossed with twinkle lights.
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Perhaps there was not quite the same twinkle in their eyes or pep in their step.
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Behind the glitter, grooves and Grammy-winning legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire sits a more complicated story, revealing a more personal side of the band’s founder, Maurice White.
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This glitter layer is perfect for maximalists to ease into the trend.
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The openings in the blinds' slats can be adjusted to give you custom control of glare, light, and heat.
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And these were just the animals and machines trying to do you in, not to mention the glare of the sun, the Feds, or some bad-seed trimmer with a crush or a death wish.
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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