irradiations

noun

plural of irradiation
as in illuminations

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  1. illuminations
  2. twinkles
Noun
  • There is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
  • The citywide experience will consist of landmark illuminations, exhibitions, immersive fan activations, and collaborations with local communities and businesses.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of illuminations
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  • The cups on display, with sleek forms and graphic twinkles, immediately felt relatable yet also transcendent, the boundary between life and art blissfully obliterated.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And Georges delivers—come for the smart, international menu and panoramic views over Paris (especially appealing at night, when the Eiffel Tower twinkles with light).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Irradiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiations. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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