LUCENT Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

lucent

adjective

ˈlü-sᵊnt

Definition of lucent

as in crystal

easily seen through the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose

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as in luminous

giving off or reflecting much light the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky

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Recent Examples of lucent The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts. — New York Times, 18 June 2024 His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics. — David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023 Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012 The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent

Adjective

O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026

Definition of crystal

Adjective

Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
But despite brownstones, diners, skyscrapers and bridges, this city is no recognizable metropolis — plus, it’s all bathed in a luminous purple glow.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

Some Austin City Council members have released statements on social media calling for a transparent investigation.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Sell the position through concise job descriptions, transparent salary ranges, and highlighting small business advantages like flexibility and impact.

— Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

Applying makeup on mature skin is actually all about utilizing products a way that enhances your natural skin for a more glowing, youthful look.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026
Everyone looks glowing and glamorous, despite sticking generally to a dutiful antiquities theme.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns are closer to the end of their careers than the beginning, and this was made very clear throughout their promos on Raw.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Golden State’s new floor is bright blue – decidedly not a Valkyries team color – and features clear Chase Bank branding throughout.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

Titan’s lower gravity, as well as liquid methane’s lower density, does change how waves behave there.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
Like the Chinese test facility, the KRONOS design uses inert helium rather than liquid water to cool the reactor core.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of liquid

Adjective

The comeback saga rings ever so true for those in the movie theater industry, and for those millions of moviegoers who love to watch dazzling images on the huge silver screens of theaters.

— Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026
But then, those mechanics—along with loads of elaborately fake-looking special effects, which now, rather than being dazzling, are just business as usual—are the hallmarks of all Marvel movies.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026

Definition of dazzling

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