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luminous

[loo-muh-nuhs] / ˈlu mə nəs /




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The photos transform the city’s atmosphere into fields of luminous color — the Hollywood Roosevelt’s sign silhouetted against saturated red and yellow skies, or the moon suspended in darkness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"Black holes are known to 'eat' a lot of stuff, but during the active eating process and in their luminous quasar form, they also emit very strong radiation," said Zhu.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

But it’s Noble’s luminous way with Shakespeare, supported by an inspired company of redoubtable actresses, that redeems this production.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The eyes, large and luminous, always stand out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I was one tiny pulsar in a swirling, luminous galaxy of Iranians, held together by the gravity of thousands of years of culture and heritage.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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