1
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end
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Recent Examples of radiance
This ultra-nourishing, antioxidant-rich face oil deeply hydrates and replenishes skin, leaving you with a dewy, youthful radiance—without hormone-disrupting toxins.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Incorporating its newest skincare product, The Hydrogel Face Mask, this was applied to quickly hydrate, even, and plump the skin while giving a boost of radiance.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Haunting Earthquake Lights The link between ground-rumbling and strange radiance has been well-attested for thousands of years.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
To revive your skin after a long travel day, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate works overnight to restore radiance by morning.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Incorporating its newest skincare product, The Hydrogel Face Mask, this was applied to quickly hydrate, even, and plump the skin while giving a boost of radiance.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Haunting Earthquake Lights The link between ground-rumbling and strange radiance has been well-attested for thousands of years.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
To revive your skin after a long travel day, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate works overnight to restore radiance by morning.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bumping that up to standard brightness was slightly better, but the visuals were still pretty washed out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Millions of people in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and beyond were able to view the glow of the northern lights.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The butter-yellow rectangular frames add a subtle pop of color without being too bold, and the UV400 lenses help reduce glare while keeping your eyes protected.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The national glare, to those working there, is getting old.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pros & Cons Product specs Best for Cycling: Zeal Optics Harbinger Zeal Harbinger $199 Amazon $249 Zeal Serious outdoor cyclists need shades with protection from more than just bright lights.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nothing beats the morning walks in the morning light...—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some meet the characteristics frequently associated with Irish whiskey—lightness, smoothness, a fruity profile—and others are more expressive, and even a little smokey.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sitting out on her sunny pool deck in an oversized sweater, frayed jeans and slippers with minimal makeup, Moore exudes lightness and positivity.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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As Jarrett revisited that encounter, a gleam entered his eyes.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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