as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
No brow aglow like Narekatsi or Kuchak, Cross the world, no height alight like Ararat.
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Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Last year, the Atlanta-area hockey scene was aglow with the possibility of an NHL expansion franchise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has reiterated his desire for a downtown stadium at Washington Square Park, a site in the mix for more than a year that sits north of Crown Center and east of Union Station, which was aglow in Royals blue over the weekend.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
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Simon Maghakyan, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Last year, the Atlanta-area hockey scene was aglow with the possibility of an NHL expansion franchise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
In pre-internet 1987, Conor and his dog Sandy live a life of seclusion, lost in the slow-rendering graphics of early Macs and televisions aglow with late night horror movie marathons.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has reiterated his desire for a downtown stadium at Washington Square Park, a site in the mix for more than a year that sits north of Crown Center and east of Union Station, which was aglow in Royals blue over the weekend.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
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Aged 33, the Belgian still has plenty of years ahead of him but in Friday night’s semi-final against PSG, Navarro showed the future is bright in that position for the Spanish club.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a pair of 10X50 binoculars to spot C/2025 R3's glowing nucleus, or long-exposure photography to capture striking details in Comet PanSTARRS' tail as it's buffeted by the solar wind.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her writing is assured and radiant; her fluid imagination shapes lush worlds, at once uncanny and beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Each layer of this cake is studded with sweet, fresh berries and tart lemon while pureed blueberries give the frosting its bright and cheerful color.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Confetti Dot, in cheerful red or navy, is a festive favorite and a go-to gift.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Weekend weather starts sunny and turns showery Unseasonable warmth by April standards continues Friday into Saturday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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