radiance

noun

ra·​di·​ance ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce radiance (audio)
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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Both the clouds and the ocean below reflect the radiance of our sun, just as the moon took a bit out of its upper left portion not long after first contact. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2025 The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 That’s really what tweens and teens need—hydration, protection, and radiance. Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025 The Harvest Facial showcases Napa’s LIV + GRACE SKINCARE, using a soothing pumpkin enzyme mask to bring out autumn radiance. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radiance

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radiance was in 1600

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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiance. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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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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