luminous
Example Sentences
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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
The installation ends with two vigorous Frankenthalers from 1961 and 1977, dramas enacted by disembodied pools of luminous hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
There, settled into luminous bubble nests, were three hummingbears.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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