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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
With radiant floor heat and naturally cool temperatures down there, the glam underground space has a marble fireplace, wine cellar and bar.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
The setting was elegantly styled in soft nude tones, linens, pastel florals, and touches of gold, creating a radiant and refined atmosphere.
—Essence, 9 June 2025
The prolific actor is always radiant, always promoting this project or the other, and always putting fresh and interesting brands on our radars.
—Isabel Serra, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025
The setting was elegantly styled in soft nude tones, linens, pastel florals, and touches of gold, creating a radiant and refined atmosphere.
—Essence, 9 June 2025
The prolific actor is always radiant, always promoting this project or the other, and always putting fresh and interesting brands on our radars.
—Isabel Serra, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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The Princess wore a bright aquamarine woollen dress coat with ivory lapels and cuffs by Catherine Walker—a designer favored by Kate Middleton as much as Princess Diana—as well as wide-brimmed matching hat with a sculptural motif by Juliette Botterill.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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In each, Agrippina is dead, luminous, in opulent jewelry or surrounded by fine furs and cloths.—
Diana Arterian
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Not just the owner of some of the best eyebrows of the moment, the ‘Levitating’ singer has the kind of clear, luminous skin that most of us can only dream of.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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Eric Murphy, 35, proposed to Jasmin Lawrence, 29, last November in a small event with high production values: myriad candles, romantic lighting, flower petals covering the floor and a glowing orange heart as a backdrop.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This bona fide natural wonder supports a dazzling array of wildlife, including nearly 500 bird species and north of 130,000 elephants, the largest population of any country in Africa.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Thanks to the intricate texture of the lens, the lights provide a warm, starburst-like pattern that illuminates the surrounding area and looks dazzling to the eye.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Smooth, shiny hair without your usual breakage while detangling.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
5 June 2025
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In the two hours that preceded that, fans relished surprises in the form of a drumline, a salsa breakdown, Shakira playing a shiny Flying V guitar, a giant wolf with lasers in its eyes and numerous costume changes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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