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Recent Examples of luminesce
Music has charms that teem our tongues, course through our pens and luminesce up on our screens.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminesce
Verb
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another TikTok-darling on our list, this is exceptionally hydrating without weighing skin down (and almost 4,000 glowing Amazon reviews back that claim).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Just beyond the levee, the Sacramento River shimmered.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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There are glistening turquoise pools, loads of cigarettes, diamond jewelry, and everything is doused in the golden Los Angeles sun.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The hardwood flooring glistens while shadow boxing under a chair rail and crown molding enhance the visual appeal.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Verb
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Pictures show the hard worker beaming while holding his larger-than-life check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Nearly all of the last 10 presidents have all smiled in their portraits, ranging from President Richard Nixon's beaming expression to President George W. Bush's grin.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Sunnfjord: Nestled among steep mountains and glittering fjords, Sunnfjord’s highlights include the spectacular Storehesten, a peak formed during the final collapse of the Caledonian mountain range.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Only 200,000 showed up to the parade early in the day, with numbers peaking later in the evening, when around 800,000 were present for the glittering fireworks display.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Long before the internet glimmered to life, even medium-sized towns were home to as many as half a dozen newspapers.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Jamaica conjures captivating images all its own: the rhythms of reggae, jerk chicken best served beachside, and a shoreline punctuated by stretches of sand spanning every shade from white to glimmering gold.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Then, on June 11, the full moon in your light shines a light on your inner world and personal foundation, urging you to prioritize yourself before devoting all your focus to a relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Philadelphia's front line on defense shined bright against Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, and showed teams across the league just how much of a difference-maker a relentless pass rush can be.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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