luminous

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"Black holes are known to 'eat' a lot of stuff, but during the active eating process and in their luminous quasar form, they also emit very strong radiation," said Zhu.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

In 1890, at Gravelines, just north of Calais, he painted four spare, gloriously luminous views that capture its canal’s sweeping vistas and endless skies, and all of them are here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

Sea silk became famous for its luminous gold appearance, light weight, and remarkable strength, earning the nickname "legendary silk."

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

But this afternoon, the sight of Taisin’s face after she urged that flower to bloom— she had been luminous.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo