LUCENT Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

lucent

adjective

ˈlü-sᵊnt

Definition of lucent

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. — New York Times, 18 June 2024 His attention is a lucent destination for our words and antics. — David Velasco, Harpers Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023 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

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Adjective

O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026

Definition of crystal

Adjective

Pearlescent particles provide an instant soft-focus glow, giving skin a brighter, more luminous look.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Mariel Barrera kept the makeup soft and luminous save for a siren smoky that added some of that SJP spirit, while Gina Eppolito handled the blush ballerina pink nails.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

Patients lose out because the administrative bloat inflates the cost of medical care, while making costs less transparent and harder to contest.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
There should be a clear owner, transparent standards and a practical remedy designed before scaling, not after the first crisis.

— Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

So, if frequent skin treatments at clinics and spas are running up your credit card bill, Qure’s at-home system could be a solid (and more cost-efficient) alternative for getting glowing skin in the comfort of your own bathroom.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Its bouncy, jelly-like texture sinks instantly into skin, revealing a glowing, soft complexion in the process.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Iit was clear that Chiefs fans missed seeing Suamataia and hoped to hear why the Chiefs had made the change to the offensive line for the game between 3-0 teams.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Cutting loose McDaniel would be expensive, too, and there’s no clear successor waiting in the wings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

This has also been seen from orbit many times in photos from the International Space Station and, in fact, was seen by the Cassini spacecraft at Saturn when sunlight reflected off lakes of liquid methane on its huge moon Titan.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
New futures contracts often struggle to generate meaningful trading activity, and those that do succeed can take years to build a liquid market with abundant buyers and sellers.

— Bruce Blythe, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of liquid

Adjective

Food and drink Upon my arrival, I was wooed by the dazzling signature welcome cocktail made with gin, pineapple, herbal liqueur, and tamarind jamu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The hardware is gorgeous, the display is dazzling, and the performance is great for productivity tasks.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dazzling

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