How to Use glow in a Sentence

glow

1 of 2 verb
  • The coals glowed in the fireplace.
  • This toy glows in the dark.
  • The fireplace glowed with the dying coals.
  • Above, the Parthenon will glow against the deep blue night.
    Andrew Sean Greer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Do houseplants need to glow for more of us to see them as alive?
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The stage glowed in the Feid’s signature color of green.
    Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023
  • At first, the video shows two glowing eyes on what appears to be a toad.
    Gina Martinez, CBS News, 11 May 2023
  • The groom sizzled in a tux, while the bride glowed in a peach-and-ivory Reem Acra couture ball gown.
    Brooke Showell, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Turns out, the glowing orb is a lightning bolt, NASA says.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 20 June 2023
  • Find all of the best restaurant options on King Street, and then take in the glowing lights of the city as the sun downs.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The glowing Efiel Tower set against the night sky makes for the perfect backdrop.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 5 July 2023
  • As their eyes adjusted to the darkness, a faint light glowed in the distance.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Try adding glowing teeth to the mouth of your pumpkin for an extra creepy touch.
    Janae McKenzie, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023
  • There are floor-to-ceiling windows in nearly every room, and by night, the house glows thanks to the light that shines through the glass.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2023
  • City Hall glows blue and yellow in honor of Ukraine on the second anniversary of the war.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
  • The pink accents glow while the stainless steel makeup offers a sleek look.
    Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The stars glowed in completely distinct looks from the fashion house.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • Concrete, steel and glass are combined with a lightness that makes this place glow like a lantern at night.
    Dirk Sutro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • Avoid glaring overheads and pick warm, glowing lights to scatter around the space.
    Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024
  • To mimic a marine environment, the lights are kept a dim, deep aqua blue that makes the salmon seem to glow.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • For me, the light in the Hamptons makes everything glow and look beautiful.
    Vogue, 5 July 2023
  • This led to the idea of making it into a trench coat and moving light show where the colors chased and glowed around Xtina’s body.
    Kyle Lamar Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2023
  • What if the warm beacon of home glowed with the patriotic colors of a mid-tier gas station logo?
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
  • As a result, a ring of fire phenomenon can be seen, as the sun’s outer edge appears like a glowing circle around the moon.
    Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Pilots can see bad weather lurking in the distance hours before takeoff, glowing like a wraith on their digital maps.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, glowing brilliantly, well up in the southern and western sky is Jupiter.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Soft light glows over a dining room that seats roughly 40.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • For nearly an hour, the full moon will slip into Earth's shadow and glow a rusty hue or what's referred to as a ‘blood moon’.
    Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, 2% hyaluronic acid fills in for any lost hydration, so you’re left with a brighter, glowing complexion.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The guides came back to Kirschenmann with a glowing report and tons of photos.
    Brent Rose, Outside, 28 Feb. 2026

glow

2 of 2 noun
  • We could see the glow of the lamp in the window.
  • She felt the glow from the fireplace.
  • The town's lights cast a glow on the horizon.
  • He felt a glow as he remembered the day they first met.
  • Their problems were all forgotten in the glow of victory.
  • In the video, Lokesh waves his hands across the sand to produce the bluish glow.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The red glow makes the box the most eye-catching object in the painting.
    Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • With the flip of a switch, LED light will shine through the cutouts to bring a warm glow to your space.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • On the horizon the rubble glows red, as the curtain falls.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Here are a few of our favorite ways to get your own glow.
    Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Gold glow sticks were waved hauntingly from the stands.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023
  • They were lit only by the faint glow of one streetlight.
    Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The product itself had a warm tone, which gave my skin an even glow.
    Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 28 June 2023
  • The fresh snow followed suit, reflecting the warm glow all around.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In the pale glow of the TV, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The kit also includes LED string lights to make each creation glow in the dark.
    Rachel Rothman, goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
  • The railway — the highest in the U.S. — recently had a $100 million glow up.
    Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2023
  • When night falls, the table will come alive with the candlelight glow.
    Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Show off your glow all year long without any greasy residue!
    Noel Cody, Essence, 2 Aug. 2023
  • As the clock ticks past 9 a.m., the autumn sun casts a warm glow on designer Nia Thomas.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The thing about catching lightning in a bottle is that the glow lasts only so long.
    Lizzy Goodman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The glow is just right for reading nooks, as a single bulb can disperse up to 40 watts of light.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Five light modes and 26 LED color options will cast a soft glow throughout the room.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Simply press the switch to turn on and off and enjoy the sleek fabric shade that helps produce a warm glow.
    Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Wear this one on its own or under makeup as a primer to get your glow on all year round.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Sofia Richie will be the first to tell you that her pregnancy glow is mostly just an oily face.
    Beth Sobol, Allure, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Below, the Bay of Naples lay in moonlight, broken by the outline of the port and the glow of the shoreline.
    Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This time, her luminous glow was thanks to the skin tint that Martha Stewart loves.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Venus’ auspicious connection to Uranus inspires a glow-up or bold fashion choice.
    Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Add bedside lamps or wall sconces for a soft glow that turns the bedroom into a true escape at night.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026

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