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Recent Examples of incandescent Babygirl is juicy and perverse in its exploration of the pleasure to be found in relinquishing control, and Kidman is incandescent in it. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Grandin Road Pre-Lit Pencil Porch Tree Grandin Road Pre-Lit Porch Pencil Tree $429 $343 Grandin Road Another one of our top picks is this slim tree with incandescent lights, designed for outdoor use. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 For example, switching from incandescent lights to LEDs can reduce lighting costs by 50-75%, according to Energy Saver. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Accepting the award on her behalf, Ruben managed to make more than one attendee teary-eyed with the incandescent passion for Isabel which is very much still a part of him. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for incandescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
Adjective
  • Brighten Skin Tone Collagen face masks brighten skin tone by helping to fade dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and discoloration, resulting in a more even and luminous complexion.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The unusually large, luminous distant galaxy, called JADES-GS-z14-0, was initially detected in January 2024 using the James Webb Space Telescope, which observes the universe in infrared light that’s invisible to the human eye.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Embrace the passionate bike culture and explore the city on two wheels (the bike lanes are plentiful and safe).
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Meghan Markle's Netflix Backlash Meghan's Netflix show earned scornful reviews not only in the British press, long the villains of Meghan and Prince Harry's narrative, but also among U.S. outlets that previously provided glowing coverage.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Firefly's Blue Ghost spacecraft — which landed in the Sea of Crises on March 2 — took some spectacular images of a total solar eclipse (a total eclipse of the sun by Earth) as both a diamond ring and a glowing red ring of sunlight.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The films that benefit the most from PLF ticket sales have been Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, as audiences want to see explosive action movies and dazzling spectacles in the most state-of-the-art locations.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Gamecocks were tested by Clark’s dazzling displays, drawing viewership ratings that dwarfed even 2023’s high standards.
    Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • For fervent powder hounds, guests of the hotel can have concierge arrange private ski tours.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
  • There was a David N. Bossie, the president of Citizens United—yes, that Citizens United, whose 2010 court case upended American democracy by allowing corporations unlimited political spending—and a fervent Trump supporter.
    David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The ingredient is packed with antioxidants to protect the delicate skin around the eyes; in Chanel’s radiant formula, it’s cocktailed with cedar extract to brighten dark circles.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The custom engagement ring is a 2 carat, elongated radiant natural diamond on a 14-karat yellow gold band Gary Striewski is gearing up to walk down the aisle!
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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