1
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
those lucid bands that spread across the arctic sky and are known as the northern lights
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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
decided to make out her will while she was still lucid
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as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
tried to make his instructions as lucid as possible so that everyone would understand what to do
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Recent Examples of lucid
His voice was remarkably clear and lucid, which has been the case all summer long.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
The glasses are available in a Midas Fleck colorway, with a black lucid treatment and gold details, featuring Prizm 24K lenses.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Han, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, has written about the Jeju uprising before in the brutal and lucid 2014 novel Human Acts.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
The glasses are available in a Midas Fleck colorway, with a black lucid treatment and gold details, featuring Prizm 24K lenses.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Han, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, has written about the Jeju uprising before in the brutal and lucid 2014 novel Human Acts.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
In sharp, lucid prose, Groff explores mystical elements and existential threats, as well as roiling internal conflict.
—Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucid
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The woody-spicy citrus scent for men uses luminous top notes of fresh ginger, bergamot and citrus (lemon petitgrain) to create a powerful sensation of freshness that quickly cedes to deeper, spicy, mineral heart notes, notably that of Timut pepper.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its luminous qualities mirror this Air sign's love for beauty and balance, while its spiritual symbolism is linked to transformation and emotional healing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Without a clear national figurehead, however, that task largely falls to Democratic mayors, several of whom stressed that their cities are successfully combating violence.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few key techniques to make your content AI-friendly: • Structure For Clarity: Use clear headlines, subheadings, bullet points and short paragraphs.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Key Facts Best seen at least an hour before sunrise, the most dazzling members of the parade will be Venus and Jupiter in the eastern sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The season’s most exciting and inventive collections are set amid dazzling, imagined landscapes.—
Drew Vickers,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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What once felt like science fiction is soon going to become totally normal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Although that may be the new normal, before your next major tech or AI decision, take a deliberate step back.—
Jason James,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The common denominator with all these issues is obvious.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
21 Aug. 2025
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Not all primary headaches have obvious explanations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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When melanin is absent, the underlying yellow or orange pigments become far more visible, giving the animal a vivid, almost glowing appearance.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This mist delivers a hit of hydration with squalane and apple extract to soften and smooth dryness, while white willow bark gently exfoliates to keep skin clear and glowing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
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Similarly, product aesthetics create powerful first impressions that influence purchasing decisions through emotional connection rather than rational analysis.—
Roy Ward,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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To be clear: This is not how the United States—or any rational government, really—should be deciding on strategy.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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