FLUORESCENCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

fluorescence

noun

flu̇-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of fluorescence

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible studied the fluorescence of certain elements

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Recent Examples of fluorescence While that sounds much more intuitive, a technique called X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy reveals that what’s on the surface might not be the whole story. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026 For a time, Schoenbrun’s new film plays things relatively straight, eschewing the bright colors and black-light fluorescence of the non-binary director’s first two films. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026 The luciferase catalyzes the oxidation of luciferin, producing blue light, which GFP then absorbs and re-emits as green fluorescence. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluorescence

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Noun

The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of glow

Noun

The glare cast by the 74%-lit waxing gibbous moon will hide fainter shooting stars for much of the night.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
He was constantly interrupted by phone calls, the glare of television lights and accepted his good wishes of his friends across the country.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of glare

Noun

But most visitors were gathered around one explosively colorful painting in swirling shades of light and dark blue, bottle green, and pale gold.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Two lasers replace hardware Optical frequency combs work much like rulers for light.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of light

Noun

Many of us were not a gleam in our parents’ eyes when Monterey Pop took place.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Related Stories Cruise, declaiming every line, acting with blind bluster and a mean gleam of good-ol’-boy joy, makes Digger a walking cartoon — a larger-than-life satire of over-the-top American arrogance, like LBJ crossed with Foghorn Leghorn.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of gleam

Noun

Studying the effects of this fluctuating luminescence on interpreting gesture may tell us whether speech has significant benefits around an evening campfire.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Definition of luminescence

Noun

Perhaps the biggest point of difference between the two men was their preferred source of illumination.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
In some instances, the Gucci Glow highlighter and blush were also applied on the eyes to add illumination and pigment.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of illumination

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