as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
The hot light, signaling that hot, fresh doughnuts are coming off the production line, is usually aglow from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., though these hours vary by location.
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Zoo Lights: The National Zoo will be aglow in dazzling holiday illuminations for a few days longer.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood comes aglow with the soft light of thousands of luminaries.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The city will be aglow all weekend with all kinds of holiday happenings.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Zoo Lights: The National Zoo will be aglow in dazzling holiday illuminations for a few days longer.
—Analis Bailey, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
The neighborhood comes aglow with the soft light of thousands of luminaries.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
The city will be aglow all weekend with all kinds of holiday happenings.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for aglow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
Adjective
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The typically brilliant show will be dimmed by a very bright moon in 2025.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This mist delivers a hit of hydration with squalane and apple extract to soften and smooth dryness, while white willow bark gently exfoliates to keep skin clear and glowing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Aug. 2025
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When melanin is absent, the underlying yellow or orange pigments become far more visible, giving the animal a vivid, almost glowing appearance.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s most affecting moments are between Lynette and her brother, played with disarming cheerful innocence by Gottsagen and with alarming distress when Kenny is placed in tense situations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Buc-ee the Beaver, the cheerful mascot in a red cap, is featured on eye-catching red and yellow billboards that beckon travelers from miles away along the interstate.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The company’s basic kits contain a solar panel that can fit in a backyard or other sunny space, along with equipment to maintain and regulate the flow of energy including an inverter and smart meter.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The fabric’s breathability made even the sunniest afternoons far more bearable.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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