1
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
sitting in darkness, except for the incandescent coals of our campfire
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a speaker incandescent with righteous anger over the treatment of the refugees
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Recent Examples of incandescent
Babygirl is juicy and perverse in its exploration of the pleasure to be found in relinquishing control, and Kidman is incandescent in it.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Another one of our top picks is this slim tree with incandescent lights, designed for outdoor use.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
For example, switching from incandescent lights to LEDs can reduce lighting costs by 50-75%, according to Energy Saver.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Accepting the award on her behalf, Ruben managed to make more than one attendee teary-eyed with the incandescent passion for Isabel which is very much still a part of him.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Grandin Road Pre-Lit Pencil Porch Tree Grandin Road Pre-Lit Porch Pencil Tree
$429 $343
Grandin Road
Another one of our top picks is this slim tree with incandescent lights, designed for outdoor use.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
For example, switching from incandescent lights to LEDs can reduce lighting costs by 50-75%, according to Energy Saver.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Accepting the award on her behalf, Ruben managed to make more than one attendee teary-eyed with the incandescent passion for Isabel which is very much still a part of him.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent
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That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thurmond, the fervent segregationist senator from South Carolina, spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes — 46 minutes less than Booker.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even when projects earned mixed reviews from film critics or flew under the radar, Kilmer’s performances still drew commendations and cultivated a fervent fan following.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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While this cream’s key moisturizing ingredients do their thing, niacinamide balances oil production and brightens skin to reveal a more radiant, even tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jojoba esters add to its silky smooth application, while ginseng extract further reduces inflammation and boosts collagen production, leaving skin looking plump and radiant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Incandescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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