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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
There figures to be no waking up from this lousy lucid dream any time soon, either.
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
Experiencing a lucid dream for the first time, after a long night of insomnia, sparked curiosity for writer Claire L. Evans.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2024
The multiverse slowly morphs from a giddy lucid dream into a feverish waking nightmare.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
His celebrity grew bigger, his witness-bearing more lucid, ever less self-regarding and only more humane.
—Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
Experiencing a lucid dream for the first time, after a long night of insomnia, sparked curiosity for writer Claire L. Evans.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2024
The multiverse slowly morphs from a giddy lucid dream into a feverish waking nightmare.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
His celebrity grew bigger, his witness-bearing more lucid, ever less self-regarding and only more humane.
—Stephen Metcalf, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2024
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For many, The Debates are the heart of Fantastic Fest — a luminous example of what film culture can be when midnight movie lovers run wild.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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It’s never been plausible to portray the luminous Russell as an unkempt tomboy who can’t be bothered to brush her hair.Alison Herman, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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The six victims who were wounded were taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center and were in stable condition, Smith said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 26-year-old was transported to a local hospital and reportedly is in stable condition, according to Dallas PD, who had officers arrive to the scene at approximately 5:52 pm CT.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris' clearest path to victory in November would be to win the three blue wall battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, barring any shock results elsewhere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The fate of the presidency is much less clear, as Trump and Vice President Harris are essentially deadlocked in the polls in the seven battleground states expected to determine the outcome.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 5 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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The Sponsor has agreed to pay all normal operating expenses of the Trust out of the Sponsor’s management fee, which is 0.20% per annum of the Trust’s ether holdings.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these layer transitions are gradual, not abrupt; the transition from normal hydrogen gas to liquid hydrogen and then to metallic hydrogen happens slowly and smoothly.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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But what was once hard to fathom is now an obvious reality.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Paul and Brian’s relationship, for example, is a minor one compared to most of the central friendships, but there’s an obvious appeal to the drastic contrast in their energies.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Nov. 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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But the curve also has a second family of rational points.Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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It can also be made more orderly, rational, and humane.Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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