as in to glow
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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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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Her look shimmered on the red carpet thanks to intricate beading throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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Rihanna shimmered in an 18k white gold and diamond pendant.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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Men sweating in the weight room, women glistening in the aerobics studio—was the gym ever as segregated as that ready image?—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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If not for the picture-perfect backdrop of golden roofs of Buddhist temples – surrounded by majestic mountains and glistening in abundant sunshine – Lhasa could sometimes look like just another small city in China, especially outside its historical center.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Infused with a generous amount of hydrating passion fruit oil and softening fig-pulp extract, the bullet glides on effortlessly, leaving behind hydrated lips with a layer of gorgeous, gleaming color on top.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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Skip Sprays and Shines While gleaming leaves look great, synthetic leaf shine sprays are likely to do more harm than good.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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However, after a couple of years working on the project, Molina ultimately wasn't the one to see it to the finish line, as he was beamed up to co-direct Coco 2 (after co-directing its 2017 predecessor).—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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Some visited in the early morning hours. Cabrera, known throughout the clubhouse for his infectious smile, beamed at the sight of them.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The actress carried a matching teal purse and gemstone necklace. 12 of 12 Dakota Johnson For the Kering Women in Motion Awards, Dakota Johnson wore a glittering Gucci gown with a halter neckline and sheer skirt.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Deals, a jetliner and lifted Syria sanctions In Qatar, Trump will take part in a second glittering state dinner and seek to strike commercial deals.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The blue is deeply rich, glimmering blue-green in the light, and adding so much dimension to her look.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2025
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Her son, Rodriquez Apollo Rucker, is on the wall, but also around her neck, in a round photo on a glimmering chain.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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People in Your Neighborhood shines a spotlight on notable locals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The spotlight shined squarely on Dawson’s shoulders Monday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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