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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire
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2
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
Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Generally speaking, the worse a cop behaves, the more glowing his job evaluations.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole has fans for a reason—just ask the thousands of readers who’ve saved it and left glowing 5-star reviews.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
In a surprising discovery, our team has detected glowing nickel vapor in the gas surrounding the incoming interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at an extraordinary distance from the sun, where temperatures remain far too cold for metals to normally vaporize.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Generally speaking, the worse a cop behaves, the more glowing his job evaluations.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The toy has a clear container in its body that holds the glowing culture.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole has fans for a reason—just ask the thousands of readers who’ve saved it and left glowing 5-star reviews.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glowing
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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If a pilot experiences difficulties, pulling a red T-handle deploys the 2,400-square-foot parachute.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chamberlin Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the National Park Service for three hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 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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And Prince William would have been forgiven for blushing when Kate pointedly replied that the poster had in fact shown the TV hunk from a famous Levi advert.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With its luminous foliage, 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina makes a striking accent in shady plantings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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The luminous roll call has Henry Cavill leading a cast that already includes Russell Crowe, Marisa Abela, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Jeremy Irons and Djimon Hounsou, as well as Max Zhang and Drew McIntyre.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Andersen, who previously worked for the San Antonio Police Department, has ruddy cheeks and a commanding presence.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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