1
as in to emanate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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2
as in to shine
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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3
as in to emit
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiate
An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The designer radiated the same white-hot charisma that his creations exude on the runway.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The surface of the sun, which has a temperature of 6,000 °C, radiates most strongly in the visible spectrum.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding no success, their relationship begins to suffer, with Mark especially radiating anger.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The designer radiated the same white-hot charisma that his creations exude on the runway.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The surface of the sun, which has a temperature of 6,000 °C, radiates most strongly in the visible spectrum.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding no success, their relationship begins to suffer, with Mark especially radiating anger.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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Even worse is the bull market in uncertainty emanating from Washington.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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These outdoor globe lights emanate a warm, ambient glow that can put a functional and fashionable touch on any patio.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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How your doctor responds to this conversation will help shine light on the best way to proceed, Arin says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Everything about this adaptation is radiant — from Cinderella’s glowing blue ballgown to the heartrending relationship between the Prince (a dashing Richard Madden) and his aging father (Branagh favorite Derek Jacobi).—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Rather than take a documentarian approach to photography, which tends to be more reactive and spontaneous, Aldridge’s process can be compared to that of a film director — starting with a storyboard, then the casting and set design.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Filming is due to begin this September in Italy with casting discussions underway.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The name is derived from metal legs that extend out to keep the bag standing upright.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump has derived his authority to impose tariffs by declaring a national emergency caused by the flow of fentanyl and undocumented migration from Canada, Mexico and China.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The current medical conditions of the victims, whose names were not publicly released to protect their privacy at this time, are not available.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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First-look images for the special were released today by Disney+.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Young women and men appear to be diverging politically.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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In dueling lawsuits and PR missives, both sides offer scenarios that both overlap and diverge.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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