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as in crystal
easily seen through
the pristine waters of lucent mountain streams a writer of lucent and vivid prose
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
the moon was a lucent orb in the cloudless autumn sky
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Recent Examples of lucent
The meat braises for six hours and the lucent broth is simmered separately; this sandwich takes no shortcuts.
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New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
New York Times, 18 June 2024
Bubbly lucent lesions of bone are recalled with the FEGNOMASHIC mnemonic, but when only lucent lesions of the diaphysis are included, a more appropriate mnemonic is FEMALE.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
The lucent lesions of bone differentials often can be narrowed based on specific characteristics of the lesion but radiographic findings elsewhere and clinical information often help.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2012
A few other highlights: Andrew Balio’s lucent trumpet work in No. 2; the lush tones of violinists Lisa Steltenpohl and Karin Brown in No.
—Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 9 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lucent
Adjective
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In sizzling snapshots, Graham is seen enjoying the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Made with soothing, hydrating ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E, the sunscreen lotion has a luminous finish that gives the skin a summery, just-back-from-Bondi-beach glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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Arizona's Emerald Cave, also known as Emerald Cove, shimmers with luminous green light.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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Whether icons and widgets are in Light mode, Dark mode, transparent mode, or tinted mode.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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For the past few months, diners at the West Loop restaurant have received their bill with a glowing portrait of Sullivan, celebrating her appearance on the show.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Poster Suite—the hotel’s crown jewel—dressed with a stately four-poster bed, a stylish lounge area (think long floral drapes, retro Roberts radios, regal armchairs, and historic prints of Haddon Hall), and a snug ensuite with a small bath tub and a glowing vanity mirror.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But his bet is clear: That in a fractured media world, personality, tone, and trust matter more than legacy or even scale.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Now it's become clear that electric vehicles won’t take over as quickly as expected.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Decades later, in 2019, Irishman Shane Lowry—buoyed by a dazzling third-round 63—won his first major in runaway fashion on these same dunes, igniting a raucous celebration across the island.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There, game drives reveal elephants wading through papyrus channels, leopards draped over fig branches, and a dazzling array of birdlife.—
Marni Granston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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