1
as in to illumine
to supply with light
the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to radiate
to throw or give off
irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of irradiate
The scientists sent the molecules into the X-ray laser beam using a fine gas nozzle, ensuring that each molecule was isolated before being irradiated.
—
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Unlike past tests, which measured magnets after radiation exposure these tests measured them in real-time while being irradiated.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
Every fifteen minutes or so, a different ion irradiated the cells, and, after several cycles were complete, Schwartz let the samples rest.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Behind it, the mountain light flowed over low-lying clouds, irradiating ski pistes on the facing valley wall.
—Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irradiate
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2025
Unlike past tests, which measured magnets after radiation exposure these tests measured them in real-time while being irradiated.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2025
Every fifteen minutes or so, a different ion irradiated the cells, and, after several cycles were complete, Schwartz let the samples rest.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Behind it, the mountain light flowed over low-lying clouds, irradiating ski pistes on the facing valley wall.
—Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irradiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiate
Verb
-
Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
-
The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The shower originates from debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle and appears to radiate from the constellation Perseus in the northeastern sky.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Still, the brightest Perseids should shine through, especially during the predawn hours when the constellation Perseus — from which the meteors appear to radiate, hence the shower's name — climbs high in the northeastern sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
In certain markets, including the U.S., the Mercedes-Benz three-point star logo at the center of the grille will also illuminate.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
-
Friday’s practice was particularly illuminating, as Incoom upended a run play and produced two would-be sacks in team drills.—
Mike Kaye
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Researchers designed the devices to produce a heat signature and emit a smell designed to attract the pythons, according to the utility company.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
-
Cooling towers, water systems typically located atop buildings, can emit mist containing Legionella bacteria, which causes Legionnaires' disease.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
While there are a few common threads among all the Shabbat clubs in this story, like lighting candles and eating meals together, there are other elements that set each group apart.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
There was a fire lit in the nursery, and the table was laid with three choices of cake.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Your essay should not cast you as the unproblematic hero of every story.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Rather than targeting bad actors, AB 84 casts a wide net that will harm schools doing critical work — and, more importantly, harm the students who rely on us.—
Christian Garcia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The event will emanate from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and is expected to have an attendance of nearly 50,000 fans.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
-
Raw fury emanates from the album’s opening moments, spiraling out in blazes of haywire punk maximalism until, concepts be damned, the album sounds like one long, Munchian Scream about the state of America.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Blockbusters are released in five or six languages at once.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Over the years, Mubi has released a number of movies by Iranian, Palestinian and Turkish filmmakers including Jafar Panahi, Mohammad Rasoulof, Saeed Roustayi, Fatih Akin, Hany Abu-Assad, Haifaa Al-Mansour and Elia Suleiman.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Irradiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share