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
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
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
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
Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Sesame Syrup, a sticky, translucent yellow that glows with that sun, radiates gentle warmth that feels intimate and comforting, Thomas added.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Soft light glows over a dining room that seats roughly 40.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Green fluorescent protein, first isolated from a jellyfish, glows bright green when under a blue light.
—Marc Zimmer, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.
—James Ward, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Your 5th House of Creativity glows with a Solar Eclipse, inviting playful expression and heartfelt risk that helps love and artistry feel alive again.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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
Verb
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
Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Sesame Syrup, a sticky, translucent yellow that glows with that sun, radiates gentle warmth that feels intimate and comforting, Thomas added.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Soft light glows over a dining room that seats roughly 40.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Green fluorescent protein, first isolated from a jellyfish, glows bright green when under a blue light.
—Marc Zimmer, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.
—James Ward, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Your 5th House of Creativity glows with a Solar Eclipse, inviting playful expression and heartfelt risk that helps love and artistry feel alive again.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glows
Noun
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In a nod to the fan base, the total attendance figure for the 2025 season (4,012,470) gleams in blue on the bottom of the ring.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The brilliant white building gleams in all its Art Deco glory, symbolizing Miami’s political and aviation history.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For instance, walking at a brisk pace generally increases total energy expenditure and burns more calories per minute.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 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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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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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Airport security camera video shows a convoy of emergency vehicles traveling across the tarmac with their lights flashing in the moments before the plane lands, according to a recording of the video shared online.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Jesse steps up on the mound and blazes the ball past him.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Summer produce shines in this simple salad that will start the meal off on a bright note.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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That’s where the storytelling shines.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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