as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
While most of these pieces are on display year-round, there’s no better time to view them than autumn, when the Ozark Mountains are aglow with color and the weather is ideal for taking it all in.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
One wall’s decorated with gilt mirrors, another with carved pisco vessels and wall panels that open into a verdant outdoor patio, aglow with hanging cafe lights and heat lanterns.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Fireworks may be over, but July's night sky will still be aglow!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 July 2025
The father-son team was aglow in the success of AEW, which recently inked an extension with Warner Bros. Discovery that will keep its popular Wednesday Night Dynamite and Saturday Night Collision on TBS and TNT, respectively.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
One wall’s decorated with gilt mirrors, another with carved pisco vessels and wall panels that open into a verdant outdoor patio, aglow with hanging cafe lights and heat lanterns.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Fireworks may be over, but July's night sky will still be aglow!
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 July 2025
The father-son team was aglow in the success of AEW, which recently inked an extension with Warner Bros. Discovery that will keep its popular Wednesday Night Dynamite and Saturday Night Collision on TBS and TNT, respectively.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
Adjective
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tours usually stop at Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and the Gruta Azul, a glowing sea cave reachable only by boat.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This bright foliage is set against darker green interior leaves for radiant contrast.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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More than a decade later, LaWanda commands the stage at the House of Blues Anaheim as the radiant host of Bitchiest Brunch, the long-running Palm Springs drag show that recently brought its glittering spectacle and message of resilience to Orange County.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cheeky faux finishes played a big part in realizing that vision, as did cheerful color washing.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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The account has already attracted over 63,000 followers, many of whom originally believed the cheerful residents were real.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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During the day, it is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 80.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to plant them in soil that has good drainage in a sunny or partially shaded area.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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