as in gleams
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 burns
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushes
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 glows
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Auroras during minor storms often appear as faint glows or subtle movement before intensifying.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
These jets strike previously ejected gas, creating shockwaves that heat that gas, causing the bright glows demonstrated by HH 80 and HH 81 in this Hubble image.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The ash of the cigarette glows in the darkness of the truck.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Essentially the second tone knob engages an onboard distortion circuit, and when it's activated, a rendering of Godzilla on the pickguard glows and pulsates, the brightness varying depending on the gain levels.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill was able to move forward after Castillo agreed to a carve-out for GloFish, a type of fish that glows due to the insertion of Green Flourescent Protein (GFP) into its DNA.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Your 4th House of Home Support glows under the Full Moon, guiding you to settle any ruffled feathers by tending your space and honoring the rhythms that keep you grounded.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Outside of those windows is Lake Michigan, which glistens in the sun during the day and glows under the moon at night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The video shared on Instagram shows vehicles parked on the Margaret McDermott Bridge as the countdown at Reunion Tower glows in the background.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
To complete the warm golden hues, the automatic movement is topped with a 22-karat gold rotor, which glows through the caseback.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The colors are made with neon gas, which glows when electricity runs through it.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Auroras during minor storms often appear as faint glows or subtle movement before intensifying.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Kind of two orange glows, like someone had lit two tiny matches out in space.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
These jets strike previously ejected gas, creating shockwaves that heat that gas, causing the bright glows demonstrated by HH 80 and HH 81 in this Hubble image.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The ash of the cigarette glows in the darkness of the truck.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Essentially the second tone knob engages an onboard distortion circuit, and when it's activated, a rendering of Godzilla on the pickguard glows and pulsates, the brightness varying depending on the gain levels.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Each packs several pieces of shrimp in a thick, chewy wheat-starch wrapper that glows almost silvery under the light.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The bill was able to move forward after Castillo agreed to a carve-out for GloFish, a type of fish that glows due to the insertion of Green Flourescent Protein (GFP) into its DNA.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Your 4th House of Home Support glows under the Full Moon, guiding you to settle any ruffled feathers by tending your space and honoring the rhythms that keep you grounded.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Outside of those windows is Lake Michigan, which glistens in the sun during the day and glows under the moon at night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The video shared on Instagram shows vehicles parked on the Margaret McDermott Bridge as the countdown at Reunion Tower glows in the background.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
To complete the warm golden hues, the automatic movement is topped with a 22-karat gold rotor, which glows through the caseback.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The colors are made with neon gas, which glows when electricity runs through it.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
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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
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His new wife, Nina (Brittany Snow), an art dealer who is also Madison’s former assistant, gleams with insecurity.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That’s because it’s made by heating limestone to high temperatures, a process that burns a large amount of fossil fuels for energy and releases carbon dioxide from the limestone in the process.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Stationary biking typically burns more calories in a shorter period of time and is easier on the joints.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Since it was released at the end of 2023, the hulking, angular vehicle has been subject to jokes about its appearance and glares from people who disagree with CEO Elon Musk’s politics.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The toilet flushes during this Super Bowl increased by nearly 300,000 from the previous year, said Déja Stewart, a department spokesperson.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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By breaking the bond, the residue flushes away more easily in the rinse cycle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Riders are asked to wear a helmet, have bike lights, call out cars to fellow riders, stay in one lane and obey the rules of the road.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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When his playing days ended, the bright lights of Los Angeles came calling, and the rest is history.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The council in 2024 rejected a 498-unit apartment complex nearby in Deer Canyon over similar concerns related to evacuations and the area’s proneness to blazes.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In another, a knockout image featuring two children resting on their backs, sunlight blazes with an almost divisive intent, turning one child’s eyeglasses opaque with its glare while leaving his friend’s face in shadow.—
Dawn Chan,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That’s where the storytelling shines.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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From Mexico to India While essential in Italian cooking, tomato paste shines in Middle Eastern, Mexican, Indian, and American comfort foods.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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