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fluorescent

[floo-res-uhnt, flaw-, floh-] / flʊˈrɛs ənt, flɔ-, floʊ- /


ADJECTIVE
illuminating
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
luminescent
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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One fluorescent dancing man is a party, but a room full of them grows tedious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead of removing fluorescence with a laser, they activated fluorescent molecules at a single point and tracked their movement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Something you accept with a paper napkin under fluorescent lighting and a murmur of gratitude.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

But the most vivid performance might in fact be the convenience store itself, brought to fluorescent, sanitized, colorful life by scenic designer Joanna Yu and lighting designer Wen-Ling Liao.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

My blood pressure is so high my entire body buzzes like the fluorescent lights above me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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