luminous
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Orris shares these stories with Timble, a snow-white owl with luminous yellow eyes who visits the barn each day at dusk “in a rush of wings and night air.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The event was exceptionally bright, and its light was further amplified by the gravity of a galaxy along the line of sight, making the distant explosion appear even more luminous.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
Two-time Tony winner Donna Murphy, in the house at the reviewed performance, gamely went along when Radcliffe briefly enlisted her luminous services.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
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
My eyes turn again and again to the luminous dial of my watch; the hands will not budge.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Vocabulary lists containing luminous
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Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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