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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
The below placements magnify the sun's regality and radiance.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The addition of pink and gold pearl powder lends a subtle radiance, evening out skin tone for a naturally luminous finish.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
In fact, this ultra-fine mist is developed to boost the radiance of your look, thanks to its thin, vinyl-like veil of polymers that transparently hold cosmetics in place while still feeling breathable on skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
The boundless world is the radiance of existence itself, always pushing through and generous without limit.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The addition of pink and gold pearl powder lends a subtle radiance, evening out skin tone for a naturally luminous finish.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
In fact, this ultra-fine mist is developed to boost the radiance of your look, thanks to its thin, vinyl-like veil of polymers that transparently hold cosmetics in place while still feeling breathable on skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
The boundless world is the radiance of existence itself, always pushing through and generous without limit.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for radiance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
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The Geminids are competing with a full moon The Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, will rise on Saturday and its brightness will outshine some of the shooting stars that are normally visible with the Geminids.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 28-300mm relies on digital corrections to resolve distortion and deliver consistent brightness across the frame.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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This also is a good time to see some planets in our solar system, including Mars, which is getting closer to Earth each night and will become a little bit brighter each night with its reddish, yellow glow, Tyler says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
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Set emerald green against bright white to highlight its brilliancy.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2022
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These shades offer 100 percent UV protection and filter the reflective glare of the high-altitude sun reflecting off fresh stashes of powder.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here, there’s only one second in one montage when, during a performance of Medea, Jolie unleashes a hot glare.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With his unmatched charisma and comedic brilliance, Toad is destined to be the funniest movie ever.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sights and sounds of Christmas, like twinkling lights, cozy fires, and familiar carols, help create the holiday magic.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The two-bedroom, two-bathroom cabin, decked out in twinkling lights, lush garland and plenty of presents, is listed for $1,206,139 on the Zillow website.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Varying from Regency, Rococo focuses on ornate decor patterns and a sense of lightness.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trending on Billboard Returning to the coast has become an outlet for Slater’s newfound sense of lightness.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each door reveals one of the brand’s must-try products, from the cleanser to the hyaluronic acid serum to the antioxidant-rich glow drops which add a subtle gleam to skin when mixed in with a moisturizer.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Pair glitter with a clear or lightly colored glass to show off its gleam and serve it soon, as some glitters settle over time.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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