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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

scintillations

/ˌsɪntɪˈleɪʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does scintillations mean?

noun

Small flashes of light, especially those seen in the night sky, caused by the passage of meteorites or other celestial objects through the Earth's atmosphere. Also, a sudden, brief, and often fleeting glimpse or insight.

Example

"The meteor shower produced a spectacular display of scintillations across the sky."

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