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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire
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as in red
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was glowing after spending an afternoon outside splitting firewood
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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
her glowing face made it evident she'd been offered the job
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
glowing declarations of everlasting love
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as in burning
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushing
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 glowing
Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
While the full moon steals the show with its glowing charm, the Perseids add their fireworks a few days later, making August the ultimate cosmic combo.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
There was a glowing line that trailed through them, all the way back to that first early Pinay, a twentieth‑century almost‑girl, being taught by a white woman how to administer quinine to a malaria patient.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
While the full moon steals the show with its glowing charm, the Perseids add their fireworks a few days later, making August the ultimate cosmic combo.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sounds of guttural growls and bone-chilling howls will once again echo throughout the pitch-black forest outside a Bavarian village when a new roller coaster with a familiar name and glowing red eyes returns to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowing
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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
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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But away from the bright lights, situated high above the players competing on stage in Riyadh, major business is being done in the Esports Embassy.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, a waning gibbous moon will rise before midnight, potentially washing out some of the fainter meteors with its bright light.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Decked out in the hotel's signature warm woods and lush fabrics, the king-sized suite features an expansive living room; a deep, limestone soaking tub; and complimentary Balmain bath amenities.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company built a retail and residential complex around the county’s Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and Martin also is pitching an incinerator site in western Miami-Dade as an alternative to the Levine Cava plan to rebuild the trash-burning facility in Doral.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Most feature a king-size bed, wood-burning stove, plenty of knotty wood furniture, and fresh white linens.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
3 Jan. 2025
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Its luminous qualities mirror this Air sign's love for beauty and balance, while its spiritual symbolism is linked to transformation and emotional healing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For the resolutely matte-averse, there is still hope: The line also features satin-finish shades in luminous hues of pink, brown, and red.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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Chester Arthur’s ruddy face is framed by lacy, drooping curtains.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Summer visitors, on the other hand, can encounter a truly diverse array of species, with potential sightings spanning from the little blue heron to the ruddy turnstone.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Only an actor with immense imagination and charisma can take on Hedda Gabler, and in Katie’s radiant and powerful performance, Globe audiences are going to witness something rare and special.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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