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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
An InStyle editor relies on Laura Geller Better Than ‘Block Serum Foundation for a smooth, radiant complexion.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
The formula also includes peptides, glycerin, vitamin C, and niacinamide for smoother, more radiant-looking skin from the neck down.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
All together, your complexion will look tighter and more radiant post-application.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Day 2 The Princess of Wales looked radiant and stunning in her all-yellow ensemble.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
The formula also includes peptides, glycerin, vitamin C, and niacinamide for smoother, more radiant-looking skin from the neck down.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
All together, your complexion will look tighter and more radiant post-application.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Day 2 The Princess of Wales looked radiant and stunning in her all-yellow ensemble.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for radiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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The observations seem to nail down the theory that clusters of hot, massive, luminous stars in young galaxies in the early universe played a dominant role in ionizing the universe's neutral gas.
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Makeup artist Tracey Levy utilized Beauty Pie products for the actress’ luminous visage.
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
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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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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.
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Weather conditions Sunday are expected to be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 86, according to the National Weather Service.
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Skies will be sunny with temperature highs near 94 degrees.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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