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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
she left the interview with a radiant smile on her face, confident she had gotten the job a radiant bride
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
from the plane we could see the statehouse's radiant gold dome
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Recent Examples of radiant
Ciara Miller is a radiant beauty in all-black at the amfAR Gala Cannes 2026 on May 21.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
It should be noted that for a radiant stone, cut is not graded, but color, clarity, and carat size are important.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Glycolic acid removes dead, dulling surface cells to reveal more radiant skin and help vitamin C penetrate skin more effectively.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The primary suite comes with its own soaking tub and radiant heated floors.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
It should be noted that for a radiant stone, cut is not graded, but color, clarity, and carat size are important.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Glycolic acid removes dead, dulling surface cells to reveal more radiant skin and help vitamin C penetrate skin more effectively.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The primary suite comes with its own soaking tub and radiant heated floors.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Also in a luminous rose-gold-esque finish was Vipp’s first product, the humble pedal bin, created in 1939 by Holger Nielsen.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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On the cleansing front, products are called Take One Cleansing Honey and MilkIt Cleansing Powder; serums with names like Satin Resurfacing and luminous Brightening, while Camera Ready serves as the range’s primer.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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While Pritzker has higher approval ratings than Johnson, neither politician is getting glowing reviews from city or state residents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Many fans call this one of the most underrated comedies out there, and Season 2 is getting glowing reviews once again.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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The highlight is a dazzling conjunction of Venus and Jupiter low in the west after sunset, joined briefly by Mercury.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Mountaineers went 11-1 that season and shocked SEC champion Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, doing so with a dazzling offensive display led by lightning bug dual-threat quarterback Pat White.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Maybe not stuck in an urban jam, dodging potholes or crawling amid draconian speed limits – but out there on the open road, taking sunny corners in a nice car?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
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Those marching orders left opponents and free speech advocates in disbelief, wondering how park employees were supposed to put a sunny spin on monuments acknowledging slavery, Jim Crow laws and the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Georgia Ports Authority has a shiny new cargo facility in North Georgia that promises to serve more than just shipping needs.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Lovebugs — with slender bodies, long bent legs and a red thorax — are attracted to heat, shiny objects and automobile exhaust.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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