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
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Horizon glows reveal light pollution, even here.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2025
Auroral glows occur in the ignorosphere, and so do the energetic exchanges that lead to geomagnetic storms that can knock out power grids and throw satellites off their orbits.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
For an entire week, the flashing blue and red lights of police vehicles cast eerie glows inside residents’ homes, while helicopters and drones hummed relentlessly overhead.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
After charging in direct sunlight, the glass ball glows for eight hours through the night for a touch of ambiance in your outdoor space.
—Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
At his best, Stevenson glows with charisma.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The delicate design glows with warm lights shining through natural Capiz shell panels, adding a soft, festive touch to your holiday decor.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s nearly five times hotter than lava that spews from volcanoes on Earth, and just like lava, the Sun glows from the heat.
—Samuel Badman, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Sitting at its closest point to Earth, Luna swells a little larger and glows a little louder, reminding us who the real main character is.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Throughout are artful and ethereal light fixtures, and, in the office, a backlit stone wall glows behind floor-to-ceiling display shelves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Horizon glows reveal light pollution, even here.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2025
Auroral glows occur in the ignorosphere, and so do the energetic exchanges that lead to geomagnetic storms that can knock out power grids and throw satellites off their orbits.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2025
For an entire week, the flashing blue and red lights of police vehicles cast eerie glows inside residents’ homes, while helicopters and drones hummed relentlessly overhead.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the endless daylight of the Arctic summer, the tapetum lucidum, a mirror-like layer behind the retina, glows golden, reflecting light efficiently to prevent overexposure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Under federal law, trunks of cars built after 2002 are required to contain a mechanical release lever inside the trunk that is easy to find and glows in the dark.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
After charging in direct sunlight, the glass ball glows for eight hours through the night for a touch of ambiance in your outdoor space.
—Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
At his best, Stevenson glows with charisma.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The delicate design glows with warm lights shining through natural Capiz shell panels, adding a soft, festive touch to your holiday decor.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s nearly five times hotter than lava that spews from volcanoes on Earth, and just like lava, the Sun glows from the heat.
—Samuel Badman, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
Sitting at its closest point to Earth, Luna swells a little larger and glows a little louder, reminding us who the real main character is.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Throughout are artful and ethereal light fixtures, and, in the office, a backlit stone wall glows behind floor-to-ceiling display shelves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
Noun
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With piercing rumbles, flickering gleams and heaps of fan interaction, Cain's concert felt more like an interactive theatrical experience.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways The number of calories a person burns during a mile run averages around 100, but there is considerable variation depending on several factors, especially weight.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Anderson is laughing at both sides while the world burns.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.—
Mac Engel
September 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cryer’s moment in the spotlight came under the bright lights of Chase Center in San Francisco, as a member of the Golden State Warriors, in front of thousands of NBA fans.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sagapolutele said playing under Friday night lights reminds him of high school — all of a year ago.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The record was created with Shellback and Max Martin in between shows on the career-spanning Eras Tour, which lit a fire in the singer-songwriter that blazes across each of its 12 tracks.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Last year, dry fall weather in Southern California played a role in fueling major fires, like the Eaton and Palisades blazes, only weeks before the state’s typical period of atmospheric river storm events.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's where the Swift Go 16 shines.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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But on Elizabeth Street, a ray of light shines.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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