coruscation

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Nor is there now any blinding coruscation of genius.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gleams of lightning at intervals flashed over the sward; or, in fitful coruscation, illumined the deep arcades of the forest—the beeches, for a moment, appearing burnished by the blaze.

From The White Gauntlet by Reid, Mayne

Out beyond, a coruscation of lights burnt like a group of topaz and rubies set in the silver shield of the night.

From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

But Mr. Davidson's wit is so brilliant within the circles of its temporary coruscation as to leave the outline of his work in a constant penumbra.

From Adventures in Criticism by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

It was bright with a long ray from the white sun that peered below a cloud, seeming to her dazzled eyes surrounded by a coruscation of coloured rays.

From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine