as in glare
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners
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as in to flame
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride
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Recent Examples of glow
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
By tracking that glow, scientists can trace not just bright galaxies but also the diffuse gas that surrounds and connects them.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, the hospital lights are still glowing down the road.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Though the system managed only a dim glow, Lorna was still grateful for the flick of a switch rather than the toil of refilling oil lamps and trimming candles.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
By tracking that glow, scientists can trace not just bright galaxies but also the diffuse gas that surrounds and connects them.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Glossy white stone floors seem to glow.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
Ten years later, the hospital lights are still glowing down the road.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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Ski goggles Skiing goggles shield your eyes from snow, rain, the sun and glare.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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These create smoke, noise, glare, drainage issues, or visual eyesores that spill over property lines.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Find a bit of room for the profiteroles or Grand Marnier flaming crème brûlée.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jalisco cartel lieutenants threw up flaming roadblocks in 20 of Mexico’s 32 states, according to the government.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Only on the occasional night out would the former publicist embellish her features by blushing her lips in a ruby red hue — sometimes glossy, sometimes matte.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Scattering the shrimp on top just for the last 5 or 10 minutes gives it enough time to blush pink without overcooking.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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These include dimming the lights and minimizing the use of electronics before bed, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, maintaining a sleeping environment that's cool, dark, and quiet.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vlad returns to find the protagonist and John trapped in the burning cabin and pulls them out.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The wreckage in the water had been flushed into the North Yuba River and stalled about a mile downstream at the mouth of Englebright Lake in mid-February after a ruptured pipe at New Colgate Powerhouse sent a deluge of water and hillside into the river.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Repeat until the drain begins to move freely, then flush the drain for 3 to 5 minutes with cool running water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At last, a few gleams of paving stone showed through the murk in the lane below.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Compared to the absolving gleam of latex, sloppy imperfection isn’t especially sexy.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nauset came out blazing in the third period, producing some significant chances that forced Medfield defenders to retreat into the crease and clear the puck out of harm’s way.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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At least as memorable was a New Year’s Eve show at the Tune Inn in downtown New Haven where the band blazed brightly.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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