radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce radiance (audio)
Synonyms of radiancenext
1
: the quality or state of being radiant
2
: a deep pink
3
: the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface

Examples of radiance in a Sentence

She had a youthful radiance about her. Her face glowed with radiance. the radiance of the rising sun
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It is intended to provide the ability to more efficiently read neural radiance field, or NeRF, papers and translate them into code. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 As for beauty, Klum kept the radiance going by styling her signature dirty-blonde tresses in tousled waves with a middle part. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 Once liquid blushes, bronzers sticks, and cream eye shadows took over the beauty aisles, people saw the benefit of a boost of radiance and hydration on an overall makeup look. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Red carpet radiance, like comedy, is all about timing. Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiance

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiance was in 1593

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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiance. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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radiance

noun
ra·​di·​ance ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s How to pronounce radiance (audio)
: the quality or state of being radiant

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