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Recent Examples of luminesce
Music has charms that teem our tongues, course through our pens and luminesce up on our screens.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luminesce
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How to Use: Start with a fresh canvas—exfoliate the day before to sweep away dead skin and prep for a smooth, even glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Saturn will glow in the sky to the right, and the sparkly Pleiades star cluster will be visible just to the pair’s left.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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Spanning the entire 32nd floor of the Olympia Dumbo and going for $19.5 million, the five-bedroom aerie offers spine-tingling views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges plus shimmering New York Harbor and skyline vistas for your own main-character brooding.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Just beyond the levee, the Sacramento River shimmered.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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There are glistening turquoise pools, loads of cigarettes, diamond jewelry, and everything is doused in the golden Los Angeles sun.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The hardwood flooring glistens while shadow boxing under a chair rail and crown molding enhance the visual appeal.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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But its sound was always gleaming and well-rounded, the instrumental balance impeccable all evening.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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Pictures show the hard worker beaming while holding his larger-than-life check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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The channel is beamed out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa via the Hotbird satellite operated by the French company Eutelsat, and is part of a 13-channel bouquet called Svoboda Satellite.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Sunnfjord: Nestled among steep mountains and glittering fjords, Sunnfjord’s highlights include the spectacular Storehesten, a peak formed during the final collapse of the Caledonian mountain range.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Only 200,000 showed up to the parade early in the day, with numbers peaking later in the evening, when around 800,000 were present for the glittering fireworks display.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Long before the internet glimmered to life, even medium-sized towns were home to as many as half a dozen newspapers.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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Jamaica conjures captivating images all its own: the rhythms of reggae, jerk chicken best served beachside, and a shoreline punctuated by stretches of sand spanning every shade from white to glimmering gold.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Then, on June 11, the full moon in your light shines a light on your inner world and personal foundation, urging you to prioritize yourself before devoting all your focus to a relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Luminesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luminesce. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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