luminous
Example Sentences
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It was then that the Moon Witch set her luminous eyes on the children in front of her.
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Sea silk became famous for its luminous gold appearance, light weight, and remarkable strength, earning the nickname "legendary silk."
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Mr. Tooth, in his role as our air raid warden, ordered that luminous white rings be painted around the base of the tree trunks.
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When black holes are actively feeding and extremely luminous, they are known as quasars.
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Quasars, first identified in the 1960s, rank among the most luminous objects known.
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