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
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The tool comes with three 6 x 2 mm green glass glow vials, one ¼-in screwdriver bit, two 4 mm screwdriver bits, and the magnetic ring sticker for the phone.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The best antiaging devices have the latest technology to give you glowing, radiant skin at home.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Noun
This Fourth of July, Americans can expect to feel the heat from the glow of fireworks, a nationwide heat wave and inflationary pressures on their wallets.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
2 July 2026
The tool comes with three 6 x 2 mm green glass glow vials, one ¼-in screwdriver bit, two 4 mm screwdriver bits, and the magnetic ring sticker for the phone.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Verb
Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The best antiaging devices have the latest technology to give you glowing, radiant skin at home.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
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This variable star is also located 250 light-years from Earth, but is sadly lost from view in the glare of the sun during the summer months.
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Meanwhile, Warren’s second pitch of that plate appearance made for some chin music — more so than the one that Contreras walked on — and earned a glare from the batter.
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True insanity seldom results from a huge, flaming blowout when driving.
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Footage on social media captured victims falling through flaming windows as first responders attempted to reach them.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Details about the couple's big day, continue to come to light – from Swift's wedding dress to possible performances at the celebration.
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According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.
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Summer hosting season means a lot more time spent occupying your outdoor space, and the best patio umbrellas meet the occasion by gently offering respite against the blazing sun.
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One more sustainable path has been blazed by such countries as the Netherlands, Ireland, Chile, Australia, and Singapore.
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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