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incandescent

[in-kuhn-des-uhnt] / ˌɪn kənˈdɛs ənt /


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Judges Patty Schwartz and Cheryl Ann Krause wrote incandescent dissents focusing on something that’s been driving you and me crazy for years: this “common use” test.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

“Another Dimension” is his answer to the years of rejection, pain and incandescent ire, but transmuted into a vibrant, avant-garde, genre-defying gaping wound found within 11 tight tracks.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

This exquisite writer has once again delivered an incandescent work of fiction — sweet, but never sentimental, infinitely wise and suffused with love.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

"When you heard Celtic had a 96th-minute penalty going to VAR, you just assume they get it," the incandescent Hearts head coach told Sky Sports.

From BBC May 13, 2026

Edison suggested the exposition use incandescent bulbs rather than arc lights, because the incandescent variety produced a softer light.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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