as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
we could see inside the cave even without a flashlight because of the luminescence coming from some of the fungus on the walls
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Recent Examples of luminescence
Designers love plaster for its depth, luminescence, and durability.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
The collaborative effort of the researchers led to the design of new types of nanoparticles whose luminescence color depended on applied force.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.
—Ben Marwick, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
The collaborative effort of the researchers led to the design of new types of nanoparticles whose luminescence color depended on applied force.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Its sawtooth roofline’s skylights that once poured shadowless daylight onto the factory floor now provide the perfect luminescence for minimalist sculpture.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for luminescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescence
Noun
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And the eyes of the locals—watery, bloodshot from drink, whites cracked from the steady glow of the TV.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her effortlessly dewy glow is the subject of envy and inspiration for fanart and makeup tutorials.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their early months of dating were a whirlwind as Demmer, a stranger to the spotlight, and Humphrey, jaded by the glare of fame, got to know each other — trying to keep it as private as possible.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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CQDs have a special ability to glow when exposed to ultraviolet light.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Evening light spills across the pollinator gardens—alive with bees, hummingbirds, and the occasional wandering chicken—before dissolving into the shimmer of the Mackinac Bridge.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But at a moment when many people are in a perpetual state of gloominess — courtesy of the news, social media doomscrolling or streaming/cable dramas that confuse lack of literal illumination with profundity — the pleasantly sunny escapism is difficult to resent.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Drenched in highly vibrant light for heightened illumination, each collage detail shimmers and the smallest symbols and textures are amplified to enhance the visual narrative.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Luminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescence. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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