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
Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Strolling along the park’s paths, which are much quieter in the winter months, visitors will encounter powerful works depicting human emotions and relationships, framed by the soft glow of winter light.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
On Malibu’s storied Pacific Coast Highway, Kenya Johnson walked barefoot towards the red orb of a setting sun that glowed behind ochre clouds of smoke above the dazzle of the ocean.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Soft light shines from glass orbs that hang from the ceiling, casting everything in a flattering, romantic glow.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Strolling along the park’s paths, which are much quieter in the winter months, visitors will encounter powerful works depicting human emotions and relationships, framed by the soft glow of winter light.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
On Malibu’s storied Pacific Coast Highway, Kenya Johnson walked barefoot towards the red orb of a setting sun that glowed behind ochre clouds of smoke above the dazzle of the ocean.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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By the end of February, Saturn will be obscured by the glare of the sun.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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An unnamed Chiefs figure, atop a horse and holding a flaming football helmet, invades the Raiders’ home of Las Vegas like the legendary Headless Horseman.—
Hannah Wise,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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But homes and landscaping burn, and spread flaming embers.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, is renowned for her prominent pink blushed cheeks.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline The comic books are the latest projects in Gaiman’s creative catalogue that have paused or been canceled in light of the news, which Gaiman addressed on his personal blog, denying the allegations.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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Tacopina was incensed by the eleventh-hour revelation and asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold to delay opening arguments or restart jury selection in light of the new information.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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Instead of the mirror moving insides its housing, the entire housing moves, so the mirror can sit flushing against it.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Unlike other stick foundations, this one delivers a satin finish that achieves a radiantly smooth gleam IRL.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement All seven main engines fired at liftoff as the rocket blazed through the predawn sky to the delight of spectators lining nearby beaches.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Federal response teams are combatting the Los Angeles fires blazing across hundreds of acres, which have forced thousands to evacuate from their homes.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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