1
as in emanating
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 shining
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 emitting
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiating
There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But when Davis walked out of the bedroom, the smell of smoke and warmth radiating under her feet stopped her in her tracks.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The team believes that this could mean coronae arise in abundance, radiating from tens to hundreds of leaves on every treetop during a single thunderstorm.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Our movie tastes are determined by some indefinable electrical current of enthusiasm or joy or deep, radiating sadness, or some combination of the three.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The happiness radiating from every flick of her wrist and flip of her hair made Liu’s skate so undeniable that even Russian former champions applauded her.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Tahoe ski photographer Lenny Truong posted a photo on Instagram from a summit overlooking Lake Tahoe, the sun radiating over a slope of sparkling, untouched snow.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
What came out was a performance radiating fire and tenderness.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
But when Davis walked out of the bedroom, the smell of smoke and warmth radiating under her feet stopped her in her tracks.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The team believes that this could mean coronae arise in abundance, radiating from tens to hundreds of leaves on every treetop during a single thunderstorm.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Our movie tastes are determined by some indefinable electrical current of enthusiasm or joy or deep, radiating sadness, or some combination of the three.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The happiness radiating from every flick of her wrist and flip of her hair made Liu’s skate so undeniable that even Russian former champions applauded her.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Tahoe ski photographer Lenny Truong posted a photo on Instagram from a summit overlooking Lake Tahoe, the sun radiating over a slope of sparkling, untouched snow.
—Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiating
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Video filmed by Richards showed a large orange explosion and smoke emanating into the sky.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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The murders magnified the terror and sorrow emanating from thousands of anti-Asian attacks arising in the months preceding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shining light, minus the hill.—
Tracy Baim,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The researchers used a 5 × 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, each capable of sending its own signal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren Home’s bronze Ollie Lantern with LED illumination takes its hurricane lamp inspiration beyond just its clear glass shade design, emitting a soft candlelight-like glow.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kari Shinneman, a tax specialist at H&R Block, was among those watching the scene develop on Monday after evacuating her office when smoke began flowing in through the ceiling tiles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-in-one beauty wand.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Or at least, that’s the takeaway the governing Labour Party seems to have settled on, casting renewables as more insulated to oil price shocks.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClarnon joined other actors in a group called the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts, where casting agents would come to find Native talent.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In nature, the same branching logic can be seen in river networks, trees and the human lung.—
Lawrence Rosenberg,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The current inscribes some victims’ skin with mysterious scarlike patterns called Lichtenberg figures, which resemble the limbs of a barren tree—or the branching structure of lightning itself.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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So, while the video might look dramatic, having an emotional reaction after releasing physical tension is natural, said Watrous, who was not involved in Rimes' treatment.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Radiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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