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
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Today, the church is no longer operational, and an eerie red light (presumably from an exit sign still glowing somewhere inside) shines through the windows at night.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Victor Wembanyama is still a few days away from All-Star Game glow.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
West Hollywood glowed a little pinker for one night only.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Today, the church is no longer operational, and an eerie red light (presumably from an exit sign still glowing somewhere inside) shines through the windows at night.
—Hazlitt, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.—
David G. Allan Feb 15,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the fluorescent glare of a rundown Indonesian wig factory, vats of human hair simmer in huge cauldrons, stirred by hunched laborers as rows of mannequin heads watch blankly from the dark.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators later realized the flaming vehicle was registered to Lovely's ex, according to the complaint.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before the film ends with onscreen graphics listing Melania’s achievements as First Lady in such laudatory fashion that North Korea would blush, she’s shown posing for her official portrait.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rest of Robbie’s makeup was light and even-toned, comprised of subtle shadowing under her eyes and blushed lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Can flickering lights and sound slow Alzheimer’s?—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Unlike previous approaches to non-line-of-sight (NLOS) perception that rely on visible light, HoloRadar works reliably in darkness and under variable lighting conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There was a metal cot, a coal-burning stove and a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Our lovely Skeldale family stands together and suddenly notices the fires burning on other hills all across the countryside.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every time the topic arose, her school friends in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, flushed with embarrassment, Omer recalled.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This looks very compact, but does contain a vanity sink, a shower, and a flushing toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the action rises in intensity, this gleam gathers quickly to a fiery glow of tragic power.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Known for his blazing speed, Hill is an eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro through 10 NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Dolphins.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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