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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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
Beyond the radiance boost, Glowscreen is a lovely base for your makeup, which is extra motivation to rub it on.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge had no inkling of Mary’s former radiance.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
This set deeply hydrates, restores radiance and helps improve elasticity, so your skin can glow through every stage of life.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Look toward Aquarius, where the radiance of the Eta Aquarids appears to originate from.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for radiance
Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge had no inkling of Mary’s former radiance.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
This set deeply hydrates, restores radiance and helps improve elasticity, so your skin can glow through every stage of life.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025
Look toward Aquarius, where the radiance of the Eta Aquarids appears to originate from.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for radiance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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That’s about the same brightness as Polaris, the North Star, the 48th brightest star in the night sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The large 27-inch screen has a dreamy 5K resolution—an uncommon combo, hence the steep price—and hits 600 nits of brightness.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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While fine jewelry may contribute to her glow, Bailey says there are definitely a few other things making her radiate from the inside out — her son and and her career.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Those under clear, dark skies away from light pollution may see the glow of the aurora borealis low on the northern horizon from 11 U.S. states though a bright waxing gibbous moon may make sightings more difficult.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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
Noun
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The quiet reflection under the glare of recorders and TV cameras soon to air on the YES Network postgame occurred nearly an hour after the highly touted pitch failed him again.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Viewers are strongly advised to avoid looking at the sun's glare without safety eyewear to avoid irreversible eye damage.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Broadway continues to recognize the brilliance of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, one of the outstanding talents of this new generation of American playwrights.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Is this real?‘ That to me is where the brilliance of her performance lies.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Noun
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As darkness descends, Galapagos sharks circle the ship, flitting in and out of the light in search of a meal.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In this light, losing one’s memory is tantamount to losing one’s sense of self.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Chardonnay gives freshness, lightness, and complexity.—
Per and Britt Karlsson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chloé captures a balance of natural femininity, sensuality, and lightness, harmonized with independence and freedom.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This has been a gleam in scientists’ eyes for quite some time.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
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Witness Killian Maddox, a bodybuilder whose formidable muscles gleam under golden light.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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