as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
But then there’s Reeves’ face, aglow with humility.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
The photos reveal Earth behind the Orion spacecraft, our home planet aglow with aurora.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
The dining scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties is aglow with restaurants expected to make their debut this March and April.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2026
In February, for about a two week period, the setting sun lights the waterfall aglow with orange hues for about eight minutes, creating one of the most breathtaking, and sought-after, national park experiences that’s over in the blink of an eye.
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Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
The photos reveal Earth behind the Orion spacecraft, our home planet aglow with aurora.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
The dining scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties is aglow with restaurants expected to make their debut this March and April.
—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2026
In February, for about a two week period, the setting sun lights the waterfall aglow with orange hues for about eight minutes, creating one of the most breathtaking, and sought-after, national park experiences that’s over in the blink of an eye.
—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aglow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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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.
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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.
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Set on 12 acres abutting Carson National Forest in Abiquiu, the property has three kiva fireplaces, radiant heated floors, and a private box canyon to explore—which is an incredible selling point on its own.
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This summer, beauty trends prioritize healthy, hydrated, and naturally radiant skin over traditional bronzing.
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
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With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
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Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come.
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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