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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.
—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
Magnetospheric origin of a fast radio burst constrained using scintillation
NASA.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 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
Magnetospheric origin of a fast radio burst constrained using scintillation
NASA.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
Noun
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No intrusive blood samples will need to be taken, and the fluorescence signal will continue for as long as the inflammation lasts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
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Our measurements with portable X-ray fluorescence showed sharp increases in nickel, manganese and cobalt compared with data from before the fire.—
Ivano W. Aiello,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To analyze the core samples, the team employed a process known as luminescence dating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Auroras are light shows that happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field, while airglow is luminescence caused by chemical reactions high in the atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
21 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Watch the skyline shimmer from across the bay.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This pink backdrop adds instant shimmer and comes with double-sided tape that sticks on any smooth surface.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The refuge is at the end of a 25-mile-long rutted dirt road that climbs through a shadowy forest of pine and spruce, punctuated by the sparkle of the occasional stream or meadow.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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His joy, humor and quick wit bring sparkle to my life.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Williams showed up first, his white Giorgio Armani tuxedo accented by a glint of shining diamonds at the neck.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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These are shaken up by Martina’s brother, Raphael Caruso, who glides smoothly between guests with a glint in his eye.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ocean blue dining room is as enchanting as ever, adorned with fish nets and twinkle lights.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This time, Kelly was the star, and my daughter was transfixed—the pronounced jaw, the twinkle in his eye.—
Noah Galuten,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Barbie pink with a glitter top coat, as seen in this example, absolutely fits the bill.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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The first is the Curiosi-TEA, a strawberry-raspberry herbal tea mixed with edible glitter for a fun shimmering effect that kids will love.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under the roof — with the glare gone, the temperature easing across the third and fourth sets and the radiated heat from the court plummeting — the momentum swung.—
John Pye,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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Originally a bright photography studio with skylights, the room was transformed into a low-light space to eliminate glare on the digital screens and Wacom tablets used for ZBrush sculpting.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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