emanates

present tense third-person singular of emanate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emanates McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Stubb’s reputation as a statesman emanates from his vision for the world. — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 Some speculated that Arévalo’s aversion to escalation emanates from that experience, too, given his youth in exile and the persecution of many of his father’s supporters in the years after the 1954 coup. — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 But Northeast’s performance, which emanates joy and a guileless sensuality, deserves to be as much of a launchpad to stardom. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026 This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The series emanates a sense of urgency without cooking up abnormally dramatic situations. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 On Sunday night, AEW Redemption emanates from the Bell Centre in Montreal as the final stop before All In, the company's biggest show of the year. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Tucked behind a small two-story log cabin, the entrance to The Gorge Underground is easy to overlook—until the unseasonably cool air that emanates from the cavern opening stops you in your tracks. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanates
Verb
  • Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Each of those ions, whether +11 or +12, emits a different wavelength of light, allowing the researchers to map not just temperatures within the corona, but also how those iron ions spread into interplanetary space and distribute heat.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This transition emits a faint radio wave at a wavelength of 21 centimeters.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The lieutenant governor also presides over the state Senate and casts tie-breaking votes.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Emanates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanates. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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