as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
candles made from whale oil were once highly prized because they burned with an incandescence superior to that of other candles
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Recent Examples of incandescence
This profile from Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill is a bid to reclaim the valuable heat of Pallenberg’s incandescence, while never shielding viewers from her life’s lasting burn marks.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Last week, obvious incandescence was noted at the summit, along with strong, persistent fumarolic activity.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Popocatépetl produced a number of explosions as lava reaches the surface at the active vent, as evidenced by incandescence spotted at the volcano's summit.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2015
The summit region is also showing strong incandescence, suggesting new magma is at or very near the surface.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2012
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
Last week, obvious incandescence was noted at the summit, along with strong, persistent fumarolic activity.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Popocatépetl produced a number of explosions as lava reaches the surface at the active vent, as evidenced by incandescence spotted at the volcano's summit.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2015
The summit region is also showing strong incandescence, suggesting new magma is at or very near the surface.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescence
Noun
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One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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The actor wore her hair in an updo, with a few face-framing pieces tucked behind her ears, and kept her makeup minimal, with just a swipe of berry lipstick and a rosy glow.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
13 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Ciara Chatman walked out of her Auburn Gresham home Monday night and was met by the glare of candlelight.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whitney is so strong that not even the icy glare of her former teammates can get to her.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The comfort and gleam of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles depended on the people who waded through rush-hour traffic on the 405 Freeway or the Pacific Coast Highway every morning to do the service work there.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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How to see it The snow moon reaches peak illumination at 8:53 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 12.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The snow moon will reach peak illumination Wednesday morning at 8:53 a.m. EST, according to earthsky.org.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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