luminous
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Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
The eyes, large and luminous, always stand out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
A luminous outline of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores loomed over Caracas against the night sky in January.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Sea silk became famous for its luminous gold appearance, light weight, and remarkable strength, earning the nickname "legendary silk."
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
Odenigbo climbed up to the podium waving his Biafran flag: swaths of red, black, and green and, at the center, a luminous half of a yellow sun.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing luminous
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