coruscation
Americannoun
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the act of coruscating.
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a sudden gleam or flash of light.
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a striking display of brilliance or wit.
noun
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a gleam or flash of light
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a sudden or striking display of brilliance, wit, etc
Etymology
Origin of coruscation
First recorded in 1480–90, coruscation is from the Late Latin word coruscātiōn- (stem of coruscātiō ). See coruscate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Nor is there now any blinding coruscation of genius.
From Time Magazine Archive
It glittered, the size of a shield, and a light coruscation seemed emanating from its edges.
From The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars by Gratacap, L. P.
Soon another coruscation had appeared on the left in the direction of Montmartre; then another had burst into view on the right behind the Invalides, and still another, more distant near the Pantheon.
From A Love Episode by Zola, Émile
But Mr. Davidson's wit is so brilliant within the circles of its temporary coruscation as to leave the outline of his work in a constant penumbra.
From Adventures in Criticism by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
It was bright with a long ray from the white sun that peered below a cloud, seeming to her dazzled eyes surrounded by a coruscation of coloured rays.
From Love of Brothers by Tynan, Katharine
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