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
Make sure lights are compatible with the space (indoor vs. outdoor) and that the luminosity matches the power voltage or surge protector.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Despite its gargantuan size, this galaxy's active galactic nucleus is classified as low luminosity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The secret lies in the differing textures: cream blush brings luminosity, while powder blush provides structure.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The coco-palm flower opens with this incredible luminosity that kept pulling me back for another inhale all day long.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
Despite its gargantuan size, this galaxy's active galactic nucleus is classified as low luminosity.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The secret lies in the differing textures: cream blush brings luminosity, while powder blush provides structure.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
The coco-palm flower opens with this incredible luminosity that kept pulling me back for another inhale all day long.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminosity
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The planet and star will be at almost equal brightness and their color contrast will be striking.Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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And the eclipse ends as the moon returns to normal brightness at 4:47 a.m.Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 19 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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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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When used conservatively, oil can be a great way to address dryness and frizz while maintaining the bounce and lightness of your waves.Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
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Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Luminosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminosity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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