as in glare
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners
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as in to flame
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride
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Recent Examples of glow
Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
And the term that was used for this red glow was akukutu.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The foundation magically turned my skin from lackluster to glowing in seconds, blending out like a dream with every swipe.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
That's because even hydrogen, by far the universe's most abundant element, emits only a faint glow that our astronomical instruments have struggled to observe between stars and galaxies.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
And the term that was used for this red glow was akukutu.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
The colorful cloud formations glow in bright white and deep blue-green and orange-brown hues that create a beautiful cloudscape reminiscent of clouds illuminated by a golden sunrise on Earth.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The foundation magically turned my skin from lackluster to glowing in seconds, blending out like a dream with every swipe.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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To use a poker analogy, Apple has called the UK’s bluff against a glare of negative publicity.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pasteur struggled to make out the path in the glare of sunlight bouncing off the ice.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Air quality concerns and changing conditions led emergency personnel to advise anyone in a 1-mile radius around the flaming facility to evacuate, and schools in two districts were to be closed through at least Wednesday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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After all, flaming bright red seats are a deal-breaker for many potential buyers.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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To end the week, Gabrielle Union’s long pixie cut and sculpted, blushed skin at Schiaparelli’s front row set the tone for Haute Couture week.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Drink more water: This allows your body to flush out excess salt and waste more easily. Follow your regular strength-training routine: Despite the appearance of swollen muscles, an improvement in strength will occur gradually.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Apparently, the best way to get an earworm out of your head is to listen to Rush, flush it all out.—
Laura Martin,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From a helicopter, the juxtaposition was halting: The gleam of the Pacific in its unchanging glory, running parallel for miles against sheer devastation.—
Loren Elliott,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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While its scent is a perk, the real advantages come from a blend of Ayurvedic ingredients that fortify the hair and give it a glossy gleam.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Flood asks with blinking incredulity as Isidora blazes on to something else.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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That era began in the late 1960s, blazed in the '70s, stayed on pace in the '80s, and survived in an unevenly declining way through Tucker, Mike Huckabee, Mike Beebe... Subscribe to continue reading, or log in.—
John Brummett,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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