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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
those lucid bands that spread across the arctic sky and are known as the northern lights
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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
decided to make out her will while she was still lucid
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as in clear
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
tried to make his instructions as lucid as possible so that everyone would understand what to do
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Recent Examples of lucid
On Amazon alone, there are pages of products, from sleep masks designed to optimize deep sleep or promote lucid dreaming, to headbands promising to promote focus, and biofeedback headsets that will take your meditation session to the next level.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024
There figures to be no waking up from this lousy lucid dream any time soon, either.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
Experiencing a lucid dream for the first time, after a long night of insomnia, sparked curiosity for writer Claire L. Evans.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2024
The multiverse slowly morphs from a giddy lucid dream into a feverish waking nightmare.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2024
There figures to be no waking up from this lousy lucid dream any time soon, either.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 14 Sep. 2024
Experiencing a lucid dream for the first time, after a long night of insomnia, sparked curiosity for writer Claire L. Evans.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 12 Sep. 2024
The multiverse slowly morphs from a giddy lucid dream into a feverish waking nightmare.
—Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
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The gentle-hearted Miriam’s (a luminous Bisserat Tseggai) heart-rending story about breaking away from a louse of a husband, having to leave her little girl behind to make a stab at a new life, cuts to the bone.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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This 37 mm 18-karat white gold example with rare luminous roman numerals, was one of the last of the 5035 references to come off the production line.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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As research continues, there will develop a clearer understanding of how cannabis interacts with the immune system during viral infections.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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To Filippone and his colleagues, the outcome was clear.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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At the upper left, the gray-bearded figure of a wise and eternal God directs the action, hovering within a dazzling golden sunburst.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Colbie Caillat Colbie Caillat stepped onto the CMA Awards red carpet in a dazzling asymmetrical gown that radiated classic glamour.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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This gives you up to a $10 discount each month for two years (expires Dec. 2), where new members can receive either $5 off per month for the normal rate of the Visible plan or $10 off per month for the Visible+ plan during the first 24 months of service.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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More goods are expected to be imported into the US than normal for the remainder of this year as retailers face a potential resumption of the East Coast port strike, as well as tariff increases, the National Retail Federation said earlier this month.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here’s How to Shop for the Right Strap-On By Malia Griggs Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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In a rational world, this idea would have been consigned to the dumpster long ago, and forever.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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That in my mind is the ultimate value of a brand creating emotional connections with consumers that transcend, rational ways of thinking.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Lucid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lucid. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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