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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
she left the interview with a radiant smile on her face, confident she had gotten the job a radiant bride
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
from the plane we could see the statehouse's radiant gold dome
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Recent Examples of radiant
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
Dakota Fanning looks radiant in a butter yellow look at the afterparty for The Invite in West Hollywood on June 24.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
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Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Teamwork thrives when boundaries are crisp, as the radiant Sun lights your 11th House of Friends in a quincunx to Pluto in your 6th House of Work.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for radiant
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Dakota Fanning looks radiant in a butter yellow look at the afterparty for The Invite in West Hollywood on June 24.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Teamwork thrives when boundaries are crisp, as the radiant Sun lights your 11th House of Friends in a quincunx to Pluto in your 6th House of Work.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for radiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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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 formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
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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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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
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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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First, look out for the dazzling trio of stars that form the famous Summer Triangle asterism.
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Her dazzling performances brought home gold for the stars and stripes, all while capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
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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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The new plane is painted in shiny red, white and blue, a departure from the old plane's two-toned blue livery designed by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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