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The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Below, a white light shines out from behind the casket.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Someone who beams when an expert tastes her homemade apple butter and genuinely enjoys it.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie said this brightens the day for herself and Patrick, but also for others who see the animal friends hanging out together.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just as Queenz Eye’s fashion choices embrace contrast and individuality, their music radiates the same spirit of boldness and diversity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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On the outside, Jin Yul radiates a chic and reserved energy.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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Some of the sunlight passing through Earth dimly lights the moon as a result.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Beats (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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