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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire
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as in red
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was glowing after spending an afternoon outside splitting firewood
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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
her glowing face made it evident she'd been offered the job
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
glowing declarations of everlasting love
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as in burning
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushing
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 glowing
Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
The pair ensured the driver received a $20 tip on top of their fare and a glowing 5-star rating.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
The dancing streaks of color give the impression of glowing embers, lighting a new desire.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The entire theme park becomes a glowing spectacle, with synchronized shows and light tunnels.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
The pair ensured the driver received a $20 tip on top of their fare and a glowing 5-star rating.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
While the aurora sparkles overhead, a volcano erupts in Iceland, blasting rivers of glowing lava down into the valley.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
The dancing streaks of color give the impression of glowing embers, lighting a new desire.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
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That advanced air-suspension system shines brightest while cornering, as the Gravity begins to lean over just a bit, pushing weight onto the outside tires until the rear end squares up and plants, then the vehicle shoves off into seeming warp speed yet again.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the building’s heat broken, making copies of their hands is the only way to stay warm.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire is burning within much of the footprint of 2018’s devastating Woolsey fire, which destroyed more than 1,600 structures and burned about 97,000 acres in Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and surrounding communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park and Agoura Hills.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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