INCANDESCENCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

incandescence

noun

ˌin-kən-ˈde-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of incandescence

as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible candles made from whale oil were once highly prized because they burned with an incandescence superior to that of other candles

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Recent Examples of incandescence With her talent, incandescence and an underlying vulnerability, Monroe went on to become one of the most enduring stars of all time — with all kinds of stories attached to her legacy. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star. — Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 Like with incandescent light bulbs, the electrical current enters the socket and travels to a tungsten filament, heating up the filament to incandescence. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2025 With a name chosen to suggest incandescence, Candente’s grills sear fajitas made from prime skirt steak and ribeye infused with the unmistakable nuances infused by the distinctively strong, smoky, earthy flavors of mesquite smoke. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incandescence

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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

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

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