glowing 1 of 2

1
2
3
4

glowing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of glow

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of glowing
Adjective
Agyemang’s confidence was further enhanced through her glowing skin. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025 Researchers at South China Agricultural University in the city of Guangzhou have found a way to upgrade them into soft glowing night lights in a range of hues, with the use of nanoparticles. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Her makeup featured a soft, glowing look by artist Kristofer Buckle. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 Seemingly overnight, the leaves would burst into golden color, glowing when the sun hit them just right. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glowing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowing
Adjective
  • Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And the seat held by Republican Pat Toomey turned from red to blue.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In the past, grocery stores desired apples that looked red and shiny, believing consumers shopped with their eyes.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While this is only slightly warmer than what is normal for mid-September for the Gulf Coast, this is 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what is normal for this time of the year for much of the Mississippi Valley -- including for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota and Minnesota.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Great Britain’s winning performance from Friday’s four races, held in bright sunshine and warm gusty breeze, earned driver Dylan Fletcher and his team their second victory of the season.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These bones are covered by thinner layers of muscle and fat and would have been more prone to burning if a body were placed over a fire.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Farad Fire has been burning on private land.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The blushing hue works well with neutrals and bold colors alike, bringing a cheerful spin to any room.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Chester Arthur’s ruddy face is framed by lacy, drooping curtains.
    Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
  • Jokes at their expense are easy and cheap, though each of these ruddy head wounds caps an individual story of insecurity and frail hope for more abundant days ahead.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on glowing

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!