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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
Artistry Mask is a peel-off mask that, when applied and set, gives the exact glass-like radiance that so captivated the audience that night.
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Jessica Diner, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
But don’t fret: An easy and great way to increase radiance and fade hyperpigmentation is to find an exfoliating product like Kiehl’s Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner, recommended by Dr. Rambhia.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
The influence of powerhouse Pluto combined with the sun’s radiance urges you to take control of your professional life and sense of authority.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Dr Barbara Sturm Winter Kit Incorporate Dr Barbara Sturm’s anti-inflammatory ethos in your skincare routine and lifestyle to achieve radiance from the inside out.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Diner, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
But don’t fret: An easy and great way to increase radiance and fade hyperpigmentation is to find an exfoliating product like Kiehl’s Milk-Peel Gentle Exfoliating Toner, recommended by Dr. Rambhia.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
The influence of powerhouse Pluto combined with the sun’s radiance urges you to take control of your professional life and sense of authority.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Dr Barbara Sturm Winter Kit Incorporate Dr Barbara Sturm’s anti-inflammatory ethos in your skincare routine and lifestyle to achieve radiance from the inside out.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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The upper-right-hand side of the bar has two areas: one includes the equivalent of notification tray icons, and the other offers quick access to screen brightness, network connection, sound, and Dark Style settings.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Feb. 2025
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But everyone agreed that Girard’s best quality was its brightness—that zing of acidity that balanced its salty, savory bite.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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With its creamy neutral base and iridescent glow, the glazed donut works for pretty much all occasions—especially for celebrating a loved one’s big day.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 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 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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Listen to this article Ciara Chatman walked out of her Auburn Gresham home Monday night and was met by the glare of candlelight.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whitney is so strong that not even the icy glare of her former teammates can get to her.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, none of the Mid-Day Mouth’s colleagues publicly recognized the brilliance of their interviewing skills.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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But nobody sets the tempo, orchestrates and measures the brilliance of Hansi Flick’s team more than Pedri, who signed a contract extension until 2030 last week.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Just making something really big, something in the light of Earth, Wind & Fire.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Up to 40 percent off right now, the Bobs B Cute shoes offer the support of a sneaker but the lightness of a ballet slipper, which makes a perfect combo for travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2025
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As the game unfolded, one was left with a sense of lightness watching this Canucks team — like a weight had been lifted.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The comfort and gleam of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles depended on the people who waded through rush-hour traffic on the 405 Freeway or the Pacific Coast Highway every morning to do the service work there.—
Orlando Mayorquín,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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