as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the luminosity of the fireflies made for an enchanting nighttime show
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Recent Examples of luminosity
However, their luminosity might also read like an unwillingness, on the artists’ part, to step fully into the darkness.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Although dormant black holes are not easily observable due to their low luminosities, researchers are determined that more cases exist across the universe, waiting to be found.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
The quasar's luminosity outshines the brightest giant elliptical galaxies by over tenfold.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Pink and gold pearl add luminosity, while the brand's signature blend of green tea, rice, and algae delivers hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Although dormant black holes are not easily observable due to their low luminosities, researchers are determined that more cases exist across the universe, waiting to be found.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
The quasar's luminosity outshines the brightest giant elliptical galaxies by over tenfold.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Pink and gold pearl add luminosity, while the brand's signature blend of green tea, rice, and algae delivers hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminosity
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Further, generative image editing is now available offline and a new virtual aperture too gives you real-time control over depth and brightness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Southern Collard Greens Recipe Cabbage Use it to add brightness to cabbage dishes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
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Here is a test of how a director can mine brilliance out of a single location, with only two actors.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Build layers to customize your shine, from subtle to high-impact brilliance.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The dancers highlighted the garments’ opulent textures, crisp lines, and relaxed, airy silhouettes through movement, reaffirming the new collection’s embrace of lightness intertwined with impeccable craftsmanship.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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This Cognac is rich with fruit notes, but there’s a lightness to it and just enough tannin to temper the sweetness without drying it out.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Luminosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminosity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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