luminous

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The event was exceptionally bright, and its light was further amplified by the gravity of a galaxy along the line of sight, making the distant explosion appear even more luminous.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

Rarely used in jewelry, the dark navy of sodalite adds an unexpected layer of depth to Color Blossom’s existing luminous gemstone lineup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

A luminous outline of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores loomed over Caracas against the night sky in January.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

When you’ve got two actors as luminous as Ms. Robbie and Mr. Elordi, you don’t need them to say clever things, and they don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

In the photo, she was as luminous as the full moon on a clear night.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng