luculent

adjective

ˈlü-kyə-lənt How to pronounce luculent (audio)
Definition of luculentnext
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation the district attorney's brilliant, luculent summation sealed the case for the prosecution

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  1. obvious
  2. apparent
  3. unmistakable
  4. evident
  5. straightforward
  6. clear
  7. distinct
Adjective
  • That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.
    Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Sometimes the signs of emotional abuse are not immediately apparent, but the Hotline has a comprehensive section that provides more information, examples and options for determining next steps.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, the animals in zoos are watched closely, so symptoms of illness become apparent quickly.
    Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Today’s in-store experience will often include elaborate displays, holiday scents wafting through the air, and the unmistakable sound of Christmas carols.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Colonial-style home, listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, is painted an unmistakable bright yellow hue—as expected by its name—as an homage to the original Yellow Barn.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Most were evident when Newsom was elected governor in 2018, promising vigorous efforts to neutralize them, such as his ridiculous pledge to build 3.5 million units of housing, but most have become even more intractable during his reign.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • That much was evident Saturday when the 49ers, as expected, took running back Christian McCaffrey off the injured reserve list and placed him on the 53-man roster.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • While the application is pretty straightforward, sorting out some of the circumstances—this is a facts and circumstances-heavy analysis—may be more complicated.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The rationale for doing so is pretty straightforward.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adjective
  • 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
  • Shortly after taking office in 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to combat provider directory misinformation, so there seemed to be a clear path to confronting ghost networks.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • This distinct ensemble keyed in on how dedicated the duo is to providing excellent looks for their ongoing clients.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Girls in each room see themselves as distinct otherworldly creatures, hence the costumes.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinct
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