as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the lambent flames from our campfire cast a comforting glow
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Recent Examples of lambent
One night, the living room will be suffused with a soft lavender glow; the next a bold yolk-yellow or a lambent hot pink.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Where Magid set out to work through, with lambent melancholy, his personal connection to Zionism and its discontents, Feldman seems to have wanted to write a book about anything but Zionism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
In the mouth, a powerhouse of scintillating flavors—precise, clean, vibrant—provide a rich, layered, lambent dessert wine.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Where Magid set out to work through, with lambent melancholy, his personal connection to Zionism and its discontents, Feldman seems to have wanted to write a book about anything but Zionism.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Feb. 2024
Tunnel to Towers has become a lambent example of our civil society working just as ...
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 22 Sep. 2023
At the top end of the market, the power to authenticate a Picasso, a Rothko, a Hepworth, is a lambent, magical thing.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
Finally, a razor-sharp line appeared ahead of us where the lambent sea ended and blackness began.
—Sam Keck Scott, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022
Rich and round with lambent acidity and a hint of orange citrics.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
Within minutes the profile of the 2021 vintage emerged: bright and lambent acidity integrated with spry aromas of slightly wild red fruits—country lane strawberries and young raspberries—before a background of subtle, silky tannins.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2022
In the mouth, a powerhouse of scintillating flavors—precise, clean, vibrant—provide a rich, layered, lambent dessert wine.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lambent
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When used in tandem, the two products will revive dry and mature skin with a freshly contoured, luminous look.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Advent Zagreb, Croatia Step into the spirit of the season with Advent Zagreb, a spellbinding 40-day celebration transforming the city into a luminous wonderland, ranking repeatedly among Europe’s top festive destinations.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Known for its dazzling night race setting, the Las Vegas Grand Prix is the 22nd stop in the 2024 season and promises a race that embraces the colorful and vibrant spirit of Sin City.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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This Mac cream-to-foam cleanser effortlessly breaks down makeup and removes dirt and excess oil for a clean, smooth, and radiant result.Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Moisturizer Gives You a Glowing Complexion Achieve a radiant, glowing complexion with this Bubble Skincare moisturizer.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brittany took her kids to a Kansas City Current game on Saturday, Nov. 9, with Sterling and Bronze sporting bright teal Current teddy bear jackets and yellow headphones.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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His seemingly unbridled approach to the now very colorful, large, and shiny watches in the current Breitling catalog was one worry.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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This innovative hair dryer offers rapid drying capabilities without exposing your hair to damaging heat, ensuring that your locks remain healthy, shiny, and vibrant after each use.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Lambent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lambent. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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