as in gleams
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 burns
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushes
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 glows
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The blue-white light of the star Spica will be visible twinkling to the upper right of the lunar disk in the constellation Virgo, while the red supergiant Arcturus glows to its upper left in Bootes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Auroras during minor storms often appear as faint glows or subtle movement before intensifying.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 May 2026
It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Even if other tracks on BASS2 don’t quite rise to the same level, the record glows with new confidence.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a Mooi wallcovering where extinct animals hide within jungle fauna in one and a freestanding Aura by Antoniolupi sink that glows translucent yellow in the other.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are six simple additions to your routine that can transform dull, tired-looking skin into something that glows.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The matte does look quite stylish and helps accentuate the new colors — the old version only glows orange.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2026
On the satellite nodes, the LED glows solid blue for three minutes, then turns off when the connection to the router is good.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The blue-white light of the star Spica will be visible twinkling to the upper right of the lunar disk in the constellation Virgo, while the red supergiant Arcturus glows to its upper left in Bootes.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Auroras during minor storms often appear as faint glows or subtle movement before intensifying.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Below, sits Altair, while Deneb glows to the left, representing the tail of the great swan in the constellation Cygnus.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 May 2026
It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Even if other tracks on BASS2 don’t quite rise to the same level, the record glows with new confidence.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a Mooi wallcovering where extinct animals hide within jungle fauna in one and a freestanding Aura by Antoniolupi sink that glows translucent yellow in the other.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Here are six simple additions to your routine that can transform dull, tired-looking skin into something that glows.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The matte does look quite stylish and helps accentuate the new colors — the old version only glows orange.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2026
On the satellite nodes, the LED glows solid blue for three minutes, then turns off when the connection to the router is good.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
Noun
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Around the corner is Alexander Calder’s 1964 fountain Three Quintains (Hello Girls), which has been lovingly restored and gleams in the early morning light.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 10, 2026 A friendly spark gleams over our current conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the opening minutes of Dutton Ranch, Beth and Rip are blissfully happy on their new Montana ranch — until a wildfire breaks out and burns their entire property to the ground.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Kristen finds her way back to her natural vivacity, but the brightness burns differently.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The team’s test bots homed in from a maximum of 600 meters (1,970 feet) away outdoors despite wind gusts and camera-blinding sun glares.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The narrator of Repetition tears up her diary and flushes the pages down the toilet.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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On the ground, a dotted line of milky lights stretching into the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Officials are spreading the word in the wake of deadly fires within the last month that killed five people in Manhattan and the Bronx, blazes that could have been more easily contained if doors were used to help snuff out the flames.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Studies have shown that rising temperatures due to climate change are fueling longer wildfire seasons, and making blazes both more frequent and more destructive.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Interior defensive line shines, edge rushers still growing One of the major surprises of the spring was Will Smith Jr.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.—
Greg Cote
April 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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