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
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a collective sigh of relief in Paris today, and that special glow of satisfaction.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia glowed with fresh patriotic spirit.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
And while the experiments show the presence of microlightning between bubbles, the glow was not reproduced at a level that would be seen in a swamp.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a collective sigh of relief in Paris today, and that special glow of satisfaction.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
To truly experience its peaceful side, travelers should plan trips during the off-season, when the red rocks glow just as brightly — but the crowds are far fewer.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia glowed with fresh patriotic spirit.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
Noun
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The six-inch, glare-free display makes reading easier on the eyes and includes a dark mode for nighttime reading.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Car traffic, engine noise and the glare of the headlights eventually dissuaded it from crossing the asphalt barrier.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the movie's kinetic animation and Ichabod's rubbery physicality playfully contrast with the truly frightening Horseman and his flaming pumpkin.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Spotify also shared a graphic of the same design on Instagram, captioning it simply with a key emoji and flaming heart.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kaprizov blushed when confirming that he was greeted with a standing ovation upon entering the Wild locker room Tuesday morning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bader’s status Harrison Bader did some agility drills and light running in right field during Tuesday’s workout under the watchful eye of a half-dozen Phillies staff members.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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His Valentino show began with a spoken word reading — Pamela Anderson voicing a 1941 letter by Pier Paolo Pasolini about light enduring through darkness.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Crystal Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Relax by the wood-burning stove or in the bath that offers superb vistas of the water—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sheep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All that to flush and start over a year later?—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pickens caught a pass around the 26-yard line and blazed past cornerback Mike Jackson on an awkward angle for the score.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The arrangement essentially blazed a path to a streaming future that had yet to unfold via Netflix, which at the time of the Apple deal was still entirely focused on shipping movie DVDs by mail.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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