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luminous

[loo-muh-nuhs] / ˈlu mə nəs /




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But it’s Noble’s luminous way with Shakespeare, supported by an inspired company of redoubtable actresses, that redeems this production.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

When black holes are actively feeding and extremely luminous, they are known as quasars.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

My eyes turn again and again to the luminous dial of my watch; the hands will not budge.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque