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luminous

[loo-muh-nuhs] / ˈlu mə nəs /




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There was no luminous dial or companionable tick, just four numbers—12, 3, 6 and 9—with slashes for the other hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There are K-Pop Demon Hunters-themed skincare packs for a "glow-boosting routine" for "skin that looks luminous".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In wet winters, the valleys beyond town awaken in color as sand verbena, desert sunflower, evening primrose and pincushion gather in brief, luminous blooms across the desert floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

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

On the linoleum rug before the stove the flames from the burners made luminous reflections—five little golden lanterns.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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