as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the campers were transfixed by the candescent flames of their seashore fire
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candescent
Adjective
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The northern lights are a luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025 -
The River Walk at night is always luminous, but this parade makes an evening on the river extra magical.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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There were definitely moments that were less shining than others for me.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fine needles stimulate collagen and elastin for a glowing, even complexion, ideal for addressing hyperpigmentation before a trip.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Murillo remains one of the brightest defensive talents in Europe.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The whites of shirts and balloons look bright, while skin tones appear natural.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One of the trademarks of healthy skin is a radiant complexion—and the best sunscreens for glowing skin are game-changers for achieving luminosity while protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pair it with delicate drop earrings and radiant skin.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s the misery pit of a first New York apartment in the ’90s, when Manhattan felt less shiny and shut off by wealth.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unlike Spears, however, Lopez wore her shiny catsuit in a soft pink tone with mauve panels and a ruched belt, finishing off the look with a metallic silver clutch, pink plastic sunglasses, and a slick-back ponytail.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But while that cozy sense of watching a film made for viewers already interested and well disposed towards Matlin never ebbs, this is still immensely watchable, not least thanks to Matlin’s still incandescent natural charisma.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, incandescent bulbs need electricity to heat an internal metal filament inside the glass to produce light, which is released in every direction.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Candescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candescent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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