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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.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics.
—David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
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
New York Times, 18 June 2024
His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics.
—David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
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
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Cowbells are ringing out, the stands are full, and the sun is shining under a crystal blue sky.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The combination of starches gives the dough its crystal appearance and a chewy texture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The northern lights are a luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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This signature geometry changes the way light behaves within the diamond, resulting in a crisp, fluid, and unusually dimensional luminous quality.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His coffee shop crooning is a transparent exercise in personal rebranding.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
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Research has consistently shown that proactive, transparent and persuasive communication can counter misinformation.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Sombrero Galaxy was imaged to magnificent effect by the Hubble Space Telescope — most recently to mark its 35th anniversary in space — which revealed its sweeping disk-like structure and pronounced dusty lanes shining beneath its glowing galactic core.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a sea of black and muted gowns, Alba was golden and glowing, the soft color punctuated with intermittent flower detailing.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Israel’s message behind the assassination campaign is clear — the Islamic regime is beyond salvaging, and Iranians need to take to the streets to help oust their oppressors themselves.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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By choosing this name, France is sending a clear strategic message.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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For a brief shining moment, that looked like a good bet, as gas prices rose to nearly $10 per million BTUs in mid-2022.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Take a queue from Kate Hudson—and all your favorite '00s rom com heroines—and embrace frosted beauty this spring, starting with your very own ‘liquid diamond’ nails.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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This dry, or anhydrous, ammonia could be combined with steam to produce common liquid ammonia.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is dazzling on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night, March 15.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Though the Red Sox ultimately fell to the Yankees in a three-game Wild Card series in New York a week later, Crochet’s stellar season and dazzling performance in Game 1 were proof that treating the season like a marathon, as Cora often says, rather than a spring sprint paid off.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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