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
The spotlight may shine on the actors, but the entire project wouldn’t exist without the luminescence your scripts provide.
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
The top of my head seemed shadowed, hiding from its own luminescence.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
Second only to Lynskey in luminescence in this movie is Wood, whose Tony named his dog Kevin and specializes in nunchucks and ninja stars.
—EW.com, 18 Jan. 2024
The primary technique that helped the team hone in on a date range was luminescence dating.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Jan. 2024
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Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 June 2024
The top of my head seemed shadowed, hiding from its own luminescence.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
Second only to Lynskey in luminescence in this movie is Wood, whose Tony named his dog Kevin and specializes in nunchucks and ninja stars.
—EW.com, 18 Jan. 2024
The primary technique that helped the team hone in on a date range was luminescence dating.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminescence
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here, there’s only one second in one montage when, during a performance of Medea, Jolie unleashes a hot glare.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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The sights and sounds of Christmas, like twinkling lights, cozy fires, and familiar carols, help create the holiday magic.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin, decked out in twinkling lights, lush garland and plenty of presents, is listed for $1,206,139 on the Zillow website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Each door reveals one of the brand’s must-try products, from the cleanser to the hyaluronic acid serum to the antioxidant-rich glow drops which add a subtle gleam to skin when mixed in with a moisturizer.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pair glitter with a clear or lightly colored glass to show off its gleam and serve it soon, as some glitters settle over time.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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December's full moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:02 a.m. EST, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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When is the full moon in December 2024? Sunday, Dec. 15, is when the Cold Moon reaches peak illumination, according to NASA.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Luminescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminescence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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