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as in crystal
easily seen through
the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky
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Recent Examples of lucent
The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent
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The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The crystal New Year’s Eve Ball, meanwhile, was introduced in 1999 to welcome the new millennium.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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The future of women’s sports is luminous, and for those willing to harness the power of AI, the possibilities are boundless.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Pair it with a touch of highlighter or luminous moisturizer to enhance the glass skin effect without going all in.—
Jessica Diner,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The conversation around money is undergoing a radical transformation, with many now demanding more transparent discussions about finances, recognizing that economic wellness is intrinsically linked to mental and physical health.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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This combination of financial advantages and a transparent, investor-friendly system makes the UAE’s Golden Visa program particularly attractive.—
Arash Jalili,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan initially received glowing headlines for dropping into Pasadena last Friday to serve meals, leave donations and give hugs to Eaton fire survivors.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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That glowing material coalesced into the body now called the Moon.—
Francis Nimmo,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the kitchen, the chefs are seen pouring liquid nitrogen, tying dumplings and setting food aflame.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bicoastal makeup artist Amrita Mehta counts this liquid shadow among her favorites for its dependability.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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What the possibly dirty text messages involving Hutchinson might say or who sent them isn’t clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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It's packed with skin-loving ingredients like glycolic acid to gently exfoliate, willow bark extract to keep pores clear, and green tea seed oil to nourish and soothe.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Here’s where and when to travel this year to see the most dazzling northern lights displays of 2025.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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