as in glare
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners
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as in to flame
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride
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Recent Examples of glow
Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The foundation magically turned my skin from lackluster to glowing in seconds, blending out like a dream with every swipe.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Plumage and body parts of birds-of-paradise glow in certain areas when viewed under blue and ultraviolet, or UV, light, appearing bright green or yellow-green, scientists reported in a new study published February 12 in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
The colorful cloud formations glow in bright white and deep blue-green and orange-brown hues that create a beautiful cloudscape reminiscent of clouds illuminated by a golden sunrise on Earth.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The foundation magically turned my skin from lackluster to glowing in seconds, blending out like a dream with every swipe.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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However, that didn’t stop her co-workers and peers from laying down the firm glare of judgment.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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That means Johnson’s responses on Wednesday will be under the dual glare of Congress and Trump’s Justice Department, though the courts have generally determined sanctuary laws to be constitutional.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After all, flaming bright red seats are a deal-breaker for many potential buyers.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Air quality concerns and changing conditions led emergency personnel to advise anyone in a 1-mile radius around the flaming facility to evacuate, and schools in two districts were to be closed through at least Wednesday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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To end the week, Gabrielle Union’s long pixie cut and sculpted, blushed skin at Schiaparelli’s front row set the tone for Haute Couture week.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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For at least one of these things, McFadden is partial to a statement light fixture to bring warmth to the foyer.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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Plus, regular watering constantly flushes fertilizers through and out of the soil.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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The product works by flushing out mucus, dust particles, pollen, and other debris in the nasal passage.2 Why Was the Nasal Wash Recalled?—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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So do many of their peers: Measures of business confidence soared after the election, and while there are hints that gleam has dulled to some degree, business leaders, as a group, remain upbeat.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In December, in Levittown on Long Island, a man ignited a porta potty outside a house under construction, then ran off down the street, blazing away.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Just remember to stay safe, legal, and mindful of how cannabis affects you—this is about enhancing the experience, not getting too blazed to function.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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