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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In each, Agrippina is dead, luminous, in opulent jewelry or surrounded by fine furs and cloths.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025 -
Not just the owner of some of the best eyebrows of the moment, the ‘Levitating’ singer has the kind of clear, luminous skin that most of us can only dream of.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Eric Murphy, 35, proposed to Jasmin Lawrence, 29, last November in a small event with high production values: myriad candles, romantic lighting, flower petals covering the floor and a glowing orange heart as a backdrop.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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This bona fide natural wonder supports a dazzling array of wildlife, including nearly 500 bird species and north of 130,000 elephants, the largest population of any country in Africa.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Thanks to the intricate texture of the lens, the lights provide a warm, starburst-like pattern that illuminates the surrounding area and looks dazzling to the eye.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Houses are made of wood and painted bright shades of red, yellow or blue.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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True to its name, this skin tint feels akin to a serum and is infused with serum-like ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for an absolutely radiant, glowing finish.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
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Hurley, wearing a cowboy hat, sports a radiant smile as the couple leans against an old wooden fence in the middle of what appears to be an open field, not unlike the one seen in Hurley's new post.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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In the two hours that preceded that, fans relished surprises in the form of a drumline, a salsa breakdown, Shakira playing a shiny Flying V guitar, a giant wolf with lasers in its eyes and numerous costume changes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Up top, the Air Jordan Loafer Mule keeps things relatively traditional with a shiny black leather upper fashioned in the silhouette of a loafer with the backless opening of a mule.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The brilliant fruits of tessellated talents at opposite sides of the world.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Emerald Coast beaches have fine quartz crystal sand and brilliant green waters, which give the coastline its eponymous name.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Refulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refulgent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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