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luminescent

[loo-muh-nes-uhnt] / ˌlu məˈnɛs ənt /
ADJECTIVE
glowing, shining
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Launched in the clubbing capital of Ibiza, it's targeted toward clubbers and festival-goers, and one of its ingredients, vitamin B2, is naturally luminescent and glows under UV club lights.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Behind them the water is a luminescent strip of blue, abutting a silhouetted skyline in which many of the buildings belch smoke; a few of the industrial structures spew fire.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Her work in “Marty Supreme” is simply luminescent, one of the year’s most charming and memorable supporting performances.

From Salon Dec. 22, 2025

Long before the luminescent spectacle awed viewers of Disney’s 2010 film “Tangled,” real-life lantern festivals have been taking place around the world.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2025

It was uninhabited by humans but teeming with wildlife— iron-beaked gaganas flew overhead, glinting in the sun, and as the boat drew in, a cluster of small wildcats with luminescent fur went sprinting away.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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