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
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
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
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
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans are leaving negative reviews on the Taylor Nation’s account, which usually glows with praise for the Eras Tour superstar.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Its striking black marble counter, supported by Murano glass cones infused with gold dust, glows softly as the room fills with guests.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
This molecule glows in infrared light and acts like a natural thermometer for the upper atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Once you're set up, use your phone to scan the skies for faint hazy glows.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
These glows lasted up to three seconds, often moving from leaf to leaf.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
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
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
Verb
Jemima Kirke glows in a rich green ensemble at a special screening of The Drama in New York City on April 2.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans are leaving negative reviews on the Taylor Nation’s account, which usually glows with praise for the Eras Tour superstar.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Its striking black marble counter, supported by Murano glass cones infused with gold dust, glows softly as the room fills with guests.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
This molecule glows in infrared light and acts like a natural thermometer for the upper atmosphere.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The robot carries a hose that glows in dark, smoky environments.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The total attendance figure for the 2025 season (4,012,470) gleams in blue on the bottom of the ring.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although other correction burns like that had been planned for other days, Henfling said this was the first time one was actually necessary since the astronauts left Earth's orbit.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Once all teams give the go-ahead, Integrity will continue along its route, with the help of a few trajectory correction burns along the way to keep the spacecraft precisely on course for splashdown.—
Briana Alvarado,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 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 narrator of Repetition tears up her diary and flushes the pages down the toilet.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are two options, with Daily mode which requires just wiping the cooking chamber with a semi-wet cloth, or Monthly mode which is a self cleaning function that flushes out the internal oil and water hoses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Speaking in general terms, Kolasinski said the modus operandi for ICE was to flash their lights and that people would stop their cars, even if there wasn’t probable cause for a stop.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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What happens then, when the Ohio data center turns on its nighttime lights?—
Arik Levinson,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once Orion blazes through Earth's atmosphere, a protective heat shield will be cast off to make way for parachutes to deploy and slow the vehicle down.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Low toward the west blazes Venus, which serves as a convenient celestial landmark to make a sighting of Mercury, which will be hovering not far from it.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.—
Greg Cote
April 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their love for the handmade shines in the Lily tables, a set of nesting tables made with handcast bronze.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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