as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
refulgent sunlight broke through the clouds, creating huge swaths of light in the valley below us
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refulgent
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Mulligan brings luminous self-possession to her supporting role, which recalls her appearance as another folk singer in the Coens’ instant classic Inside Llewyn Davis.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025 -
Featuring a blend of SPF 30, mandarin-peel extract, light-adjusting technology, luminous pearls, and microcrystals, this foundation refines skin texture, reduces the look of hyperpigmentation, and smooths fine lines.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Jolie accepted the Maltin Modern Master Award from Ava DuVernay, who gave a glowing tribute to the actress onstage at the Arlington Theater.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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That sentiment is a far cry from Melania Trump's own glowing characterizations of the aid agency's work.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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From the dazzling fireworks of Liuyang to the vibrant atmosphere that fills its streets, the brand seamlessly blends Italian aesthetics with Chinese New Year traditions.—
WWD,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Additional dining outlets include an outdoor pool bar, and the 4,000-square-foot Lobby Bar and Café, which shows off the dazzling restoration of sweeping windows and the building’s 18th Street façade.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That is the motto of your presidency: the best and the brightest, the most intelligent, coming into these spaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Panthers’ stars on Saturday shone bright against a young and overmatched Blackhawks club.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Originating in South Korea, glass skin has become the benchmark for radiant, healthy skin.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Working as a sort of allover highlighter, this imparts a glowing, radiant bronze perfect for a dewy makeup look.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The scalp may feel excessively greasy or oily and appear shiny or wet.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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The star's honey blonde locks were styled into a sleek and shiny blowout, courtesy of her longtime hairstylist Chris Appleton.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Spider-Verse movies are brilliant and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is just fun — one an exercise in pushing the medium forward, the other a backward-looking piece of nostalgia.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Best of all though, are the matriarchs; Joan Chen, as ever, leaves us wanting more, while the Youn Yuh-jung—so brilliant in Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, not to mention E J-yong’s terrific 2009 meta piece Actresses—is, once again, this charming film’s M.V.P.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Refulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refulgent. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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