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
Last week, obvious incandescence was noted at the summit, along with strong, persistent fumarolic activity.
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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
That’s part of its incandescence.
—New York Times, 29 Oct. 2021
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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
That’s part of its incandescence.
—New York Times, 29 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescence
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Strolling along the park’s paths, which are much quieter in the winter months, visitors will encounter powerful works depicting human emotions and relationships, framed by the soft glow of winter light.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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With the flash used by the photographer, the crab looks to be standing at center stage, in the glow of a spotlight.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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The panel is an ultra-low glare design, too, thanks to premium low-reflection technology, and supports wider viewing angles than regular LCD models.John Archer, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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This image's fiery glare, eyes swirled in their galactic arms, is a combination of mixed-spectrum captures using the James Webb Space Telescope for mid-infrared light, and the Hubble Space Telescope for visible and ultraviolet light.Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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There, light from the setting sun shoots into the nearly 900ft-long tunnel every winter solstice, and projects an image of the sun on to an 8-foot-wide, white marble disc.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Oscars have announced updates to its timeline, extending the nomination voting period and rescheduling key events in light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Unlike other stick foundations, this one delivers a satin finish that achieves a radiantly smooth gleam IRL.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The first full moon of the new year will reach peak illumination at 2:26 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, in California, according to Time and Date, an online calendar.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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And a 1,300-lumen dual-beam headlight plus a braking tail-light with turn signaling ensures daylight visibility and night-time illumination.New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Incandescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescence. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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