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Recent Examples of scintillation
While the team did not identify a repeating pattern in the scintillation changes, the study notes future observing campaigns lasting longer than a year could further refine predictions and improve corrections for interstellar distortion.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
These are stones that demonstrate exceptional light return, fire, scintillation, balanced symmetry and minimal light leakage, along with ideal shape outline.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
This seems rather an understatement to your correspondent., for the style, substance, silhouettes and scintillation of Anaïs C. jewels embody an earthly yet mystical mix of sustainably sourced, precious gemstones inside of primal jewelry forms.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
However, a subtler effect involves atmospheric turbulence, which can cause fluctuations—also known as optical scintillation—that result in large changes in signal strength.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2025
The researchers applied measurements of scintillation to determine the relative size of the region from where the FRB appeared.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For example, the military's ultra-hardened Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites in geosynchronous orbit are designed to operate through an electromagnetic pulse and nuclear scintillation.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
These are stones that demonstrate exceptional light return, fire, scintillation, balanced symmetry and minimal light leakage, along with ideal shape outline.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
For me, the apotheosis of grandeur and scintillation was Northbrook Court in the 1980s.
—David Petitti, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
This seems rather an understatement to your correspondent., for the style, substance, silhouettes and scintillation of Anaïs C. jewels embody an earthly yet mystical mix of sustainably sourced, precious gemstones inside of primal jewelry forms.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
However, a subtler effect involves atmospheric turbulence, which can cause fluctuations—also known as optical scintillation—that result in large changes in signal strength.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2025
The researchers applied measurements of scintillation to determine the relative size of the region from where the FRB appeared.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintillation
Noun
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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
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What distinguishes the material is its pronounced fluorescence.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Regardless, string lights like these instantly create warmth, ambiance, and luminescence.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The phone powers the light source while the camera captures the strip’s luminescence in real time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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And makeup artists who came of age during the peak of shimmer are watching a new generation rediscover it—this time with more sophisticated formulas.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its three communities of Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, and Surf City each have their own signature sparkle.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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For sapphires and emeralds, color is typically the most important, while for diamonds, experts prioritize cut and clarity to achieve optimal sparkle.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The bright glint to the left is Venus.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only problem is that the most recent one was captured over three decades ago, well before Downs was even a twinkle in his father's eye.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the evening, the whole place twinkles from the lights of a hundred lanterns and flares, which also serve to keep away mosquitoes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The collection, sold exclusively at Ulta starting April 29, includes glitter, glitter and more glitter, obviously.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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This provided a comfort blanket and a lead that Chelsea and Liverpool, unable to shift the glare of scrutiny away from themselves, couldn’t replicate.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But noise, as well as glare, are typically buffered with vegetative landscaping and setbacks, or the distance between the property line and the nearest structure.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Scintillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintillation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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