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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
Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter held on but won only 51 percent of the overall primary vote to Kennedy's 37 percent — not exactly a glowing result for an incumbent among supposedly his own voters.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
In an Instagram post shared by her Victorious costar Eric Lange, who played the performing arts teacher at the fictional Hollywood High in the 2010s Nickelodeon sitcom, the actor gave a glowing review of Grande’s Glinda in the new blockbuster movie-musical.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sweeping fields of lavender and oleander and more glowing grasses line the eastern perimeter.
—Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
Carter held on but won only 51 percent of the overall primary vote to Kennedy's 37 percent — not exactly a glowing result for an incumbent among supposedly his own voters.
—Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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After the event, Blanco took to his Instagram Stories to share a video of Gomez posing for the camera on the balcony of a hotel room, glowing in a baby blue Prada gown and Tiffany & Co diamond necklace.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
In an Instagram post shared by her Victorious costar Eric Lange, who played the performing arts teacher at the fictional Hollywood High in the 2010s Nickelodeon sitcom, the actor gave a glowing review of Grande’s Glinda in the new blockbuster movie-musical.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 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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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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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 5 Feb. 2023
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Maybe a pet knocked over your potted succulent plant or an outdoor succulent’s leaves were injured by bright sun, pests, or another issue.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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The company built a retail and residential complex around the county’s Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and Martin also is pitching an incinerator site in western Miami-Dade as an alternative to the Levine Cava plan to rebuild the trash-burning facility in Doral.Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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That same year, the Legislature appropriated $180 million that the Air Resources Board could use to fund alternatives to burning.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Others forecast that the comet could become even brighter, possibly becoming luminous enough to be visible during the daylight hours.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Black finds that radiant and luminous, or soft and natural matte finishes work best on mature skin.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Suddenly, Newsom started appearing in places such as Bakersfield, Redding and Colusa, among the ruddiest parts of red California.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Just a few spoonfuls of flavorful cocoa (or, in some versions, a couple of tidy squares of baking chocolate) turn this cake a pale, ruddy brown, the same color as the building blocks of brown stone building facades, thus its name.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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As the film shows, Francis established deep bonds with people just through his radiant presence and hand movements that managed to speak volumes.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Working to provide individualized treatments that prioritize both skin health and a radiant, natural glow.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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