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
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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
Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Because of the black hole's immense gravitational forces, an AGN glows very brightly.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 May 2026
In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The historic lobby glows with warm lighting, inviting guests to linger in what has become Seattle’s communal parlor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
All this is notable about the Accelerator Program, except that the story that glows in neon about the program now is instead about race.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
The unusual auroras were photographed over Hokkaido, Japan, where observers captured diffuse red glows hanging low over the horizon.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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
Verb
His writing glows with his obvious love of plants and animals, not least his faithful dog, Roger.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Because of the black hole's immense gravitational forces, an AGN glows very brightly.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 30 May 2026
In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The historic lobby glows with warm lighting, inviting guests to linger in what has become Seattle’s communal parlor.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
All this is notable about the Accelerator Program, except that the story that glows in neon about the program now is instead about race.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
Noun
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Yorkshire Pecorino gleams pale, smooth, and yogurty.—
Olivia Potts,
Longreads,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Concentration burns glucose, decision-making depletes mental energy reserves, and by mid-afternoon, the prefrontal cortex is operating at a fraction of its morning capacity.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The set comes with 35 sticks, each of which burns for up to 25 minutes, and a ceramic incense holder.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 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
Noun
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Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The shooter tamed the sun’s glares while ensuring the deep-red gazebo popped against the lush green park.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Fewer, but more ‘devastating’ blazes That the world suffered fewer acres torched by wildfires in 2025 likely comes as little relief to the countries and cities that battled the infernos last year.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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That’s the two-seamer that kind of blazes a trail in.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This process flushes out toxic metabolic byproducts, including amyloid-beta.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Available in either black or white, this round insect trap uses UV lights and a fan to lure and suck in nearby flying pests with ease.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Grid failure doesn’t just mean the lights turning off, Straubel said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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On another monitor, a dashboard that resembles the menu screen of a flight simulator flickers to life — only this is no simulation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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But in the final scene, when Sam goes to the bathroom to change the bandage on his forehead, the mirror flickers with static at his reflection.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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