as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lambent flames from our campfire cast a comforting glow
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Recent Examples of lambent
Where Magid set out to work through, with lambent melancholy, his personal connection to Zionism and its discontents, Feldman seems to have wanted to write a book about anything but Zionism.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
In the mouth, a powerhouse of scintillating flavors—precise, clean, vibrant—provide a rich, layered, lambent dessert wine.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Silky tannins, lambent red fruit flavors—cherries, raspberries, light plums, passionfruit.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
In the mouth, a powerhouse of scintillating flavors—precise, clean, vibrant—provide a rich, layered, lambent dessert wine.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Silky tannins, lambent red fruit flavors—cherries, raspberries, light plums, passionfruit.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
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The gentle-hearted Miriam’s (a luminous Bisserat Tseggai) heart-rending story about breaking away from a louse of a husband, having to leave her little girl behind to make a stab at a new life, cuts to the bone.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This 37 mm 18-karat white gold example with rare luminous roman numerals, was one of the last of the 5035 references to come off the production line.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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Also for gamers, my glowing review of the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6.Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Revitalize Your Skin With AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum Unveil a glowing complexion with the AXIS Y dark spot correcting glow serum.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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When asked if superheroes have a negative impact on the comic book world, King made an incisive point that reflects her dazzling career.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
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These end-of-year parties are a chance to play around with seasonal colors and dazzling fabrics, which can then be worn during the holidays.Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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This buildable foundation creates a naturally radiant look, while enhancing your skin’s glow with each use.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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As Rita, Ronan gives a quietly radiant performance.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The new stars are still burning bright, but astronomers don’t expect any of them to last more than 10 million years.Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The world will always offer you shiny rewards to chase.Akin Akinpelu, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The death raised concerns about wild pitches and the risk of fresh, shiny baseballs slipping from pitchers’ hands.Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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Another one of our top picks is this slim tree with incandescent lights, designed for outdoor use.Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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