radiance
noun
ra·di·ance
ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 
Examples of radiance in a Sentence
She had a youthful radiance about her.
Her face glowed with radiance.
the radiance of the rising sun
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Let yourself be seen in your fullness, because your radiance is one of your greatest gifts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops With niacinamide to brighten and a fresh watermelon scent that makes application feel instantly uplifting, these glow drops deliver smooth, natural-looking radiance.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
Few rappers boast a style so enveloping and detail-rich, every verse stuffed with taunts, velour victories, and nagging regrets rendered in granular, Gordon Parks-like radiance.
—Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiance. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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radiance
noun
ra·di·ance
ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s
: the quality or state of being radiant
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