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as in crystal
easily seen through
the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky
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Recent Examples of lucent
The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
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
New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent
Adjective
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Use just your fingertips when washing the rim of a crystal glass, for instance.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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But for dryer skin types, this step can be skipped so the Glow Mist can easily lock everything in while keeping the skin luminous, fresh and protected throughout the day.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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In Minneapolis, for instance, attorney Dean Thomson sued the city a couple of years ago to force local violence intervention groups to be more transparent.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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The goal of the mapping tool is to allow for a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects, while at the same time protecting Connecticut’s environmental and natural resources, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Leave it on and rub it in after your shave routine as a hydrating after-shave oil to soothe your skin and reveal your glowing, radiant skin.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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While whisky can often be considered a liquid investment, please do not listen to any broker who compares the market liquidity to that of an individual savings account (ISA).—
Oliver Court,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The ultimate aim, though, is liquid cooling with fewer moving parts (apart from Noctua’s already quiet fans) and no vibration.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However the trade war ends, the message from American industry is clear: there can be no going back to the pre-Trump U.S.-China economic relationship.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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What exactly the Shoreline plan would replace is not entirely clear.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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