irradiated

verb

Definition of irradiatednext
past tense of irradiate
1
as in illumined
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiated
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiated
  1. radiated
  2. illuminated
  3. emitted
  4. cast
  5. released
  6. brightened
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  • See Demi Moore, whose ultra-long hair was styled into silky, undulating waves that radiated health at the Governors Awards on las tweek.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Liza meant so much to so many, and her smile radiated happiness, energy, and comfort.
    Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of radiated
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  • This week brought an electrifying mix of art, fashion, and cultural celebration, as Black stars illuminated the scene with unforgettable moments.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The concept of the new Prada boutique showcases a bright facade illuminated by backlight, with a three-dimensional triangular pattern that echoes the brand’s iconic logo.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminated
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  • The fraction of that radiation that escaped from a massive object, emitted into the greater Universe as Hawking radiation, would depend solely on the mass and radius of the object itself, with nothing notable being special about the event horizon’s boundary in particular.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The scientists made the discovery using a new technique, which looked at the distribution of light emitted by over 100 star-forming and highly-luminous galaxies.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of emitted
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  • Like the popular athlete of the week ballots, voters may cast a ballot once an hour until the 2 p.m. deadline on Fridays.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Only 195 votes were cast, below the 200 needed for the vote to count, and the motion was scrapped.
    Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of cast
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  • His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To be eligible, films must be released in theaters during calendar 2024, and TV shows must have aired between January 1 and November 1.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of released
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  • There’s also the question of what this win means for Moore, whose future has brightened considerably in the span of two weeks.
    Austin Meek, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Due to geochemical weathering, this CO2 has been drawn down into carbonate rocks as the Sun has brightened, says Schwieterman.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightened
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