1
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers
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2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end
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Recent Examples of radiance
Shani Darden's Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning Triple Acid Signature Peel delivers almost immediate radiance, thanks to a two-step process that deeply resurfaces and cleanses skin.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
Tailored to your skin’s specific needs, these facials improve texture, clarity, and radiance, delivering visible results.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Let yourself be seen in your fullness, because your radiance is one of your greatest gifts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
Tailored to your skin’s specific needs, these facials improve texture, clarity, and radiance, delivering visible results.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
All of its radiance-granting powers are effectively put towards a scent that comes alive with glowy warmth, courtesy of the mandarin, magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and other ingredients found within.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Let yourself be seen in your fullness, because your radiance is one of your greatest gifts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood Montesol Experimental, on the corner of Vara de Rey, is part of the overall glow-up of Ibiza Town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its coconut milk and warm-sand notes make for an irresistible combination, and when summer rolls around, the shimmery finish will give me a radiant, fresh-from-the-beach glow.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, Burman said that is unlikely because adding mirrors risks creating new hazards with glare.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stella tiptoed from the proscenium arch, shielding her eyes from the glare of the footlights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The brilliance of saying that this was a collective — the group was going to go their own ways and extend the legacy of Wu-Tang Clan while never completely separating from it.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The best track on Trying Times channels the nervy brilliance of 2023’s Playing Robots Into Heaven, which dug into his dance music past without resorting to nostalgia.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ankle-revealing design adds lightness to any look, which is ideal for midi-skirts in soft colors, airy materials, pleats, or other delicate details.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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The area around Rome has pinsa, made with rice and soy flour to give it more lightness and chew.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sun gleams from third base to Huntington.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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At last, a few gleams of paving stone showed through the murk in the lane below.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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