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eclipse - To surpass or outshine in importance, significance, or quality, often rendering something less noticeable or significant.

His achievements in the field of philosophy eclipsed those who came before and after him.

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overcast - With a sky completely full of clouds

Though the sky was completely overcast, the team arrived at the football field hoping that it would not rain.

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radiance - Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone

When David saw the ark opened, revealing the Torah scrolls inside, he sensed a radiance of wisdom emanating from them.

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glare - Strong and dazzling light

The glare of the sun can make driving difficult because it obstructs the driver's vision.

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aura - The distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place.

She was immediately attracted to the aura of light and peace that seemed to emanate from him, though she realized this required validation and investigation.

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glaze - Overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish

Cinnamon coating was glazed onto the rolls in order to give it that extra appeal.

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eclipse - A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.

The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.

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flicker - An unsteady movement of a flame or light that causes rapid variations in brightness

Wade's TV signal was reduced to undecipherable flicker once his cable had been cut off.

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transparency - A situation in which business and financial activities are done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that they are fair and honest.

After the last CFO made a mess of the company's finances, Bill tried to achieve total transparency for all accounting information.

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halo - A circular band of light or radiance around a luminous body, often seen in artistic depictions of saints or angels.

The painting depicted the angel with a bright halo above her head, symbolizing her purity and divine presence.

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shimmer - To shine in such a way that the light seems to glow and shake slightly

The soft light of the sun shimmered upon the empty field.

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extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.