luminous
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In the former work, Ms. Nadon shone with poetic grandeur; in the latter, she exuded introspective mystery and a luminous presence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Stroll through the woods and encounter prehistoric scenes, luminous flowers, lantern art and a host of mythical creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Gas becomes more strongly ionized and luminous where the radio jets pass through it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
While Armani already used these luminous touches in his eveningwear, Silvana Armani has multiplied them to emphasise the fluidity and lightness of her silhouettes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Though La Llorona’s body was translucent, her eyes remained untouched—dark and luminous in the shadows of the huisache trees.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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