IRRADIATES Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

irradiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of irradiate

as in illumines

to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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as in radiates

to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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This award is given to a feature film which exemplifies the extraordinary power of documentary filmmaking that illuminates important social issues through compelling storytelling.

— Natalie Jamieson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Koopala’s rechargeable, stick-on task light illuminates tricky spots around the home that could use extra light without the hassle of cords or hardwiring.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

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Even a simple good deed radiates kindness and promotes the welfare of humanity.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Pidgeon radiates star power in Love Story, but Mulligan is one of the complicated hearts of the second season of Beef.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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The 1959 image features his father, a shoe repairman, in a wooden chair reading the Spanish-language newspaper La Opinión, while his side profile casts a shadow on a vintage console to his side.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Zhang Ding, a key figure in Chinese contemporary art, contributes a piece composed of golden light panels that casts an almost sacred glow, illuminating transparent glass humanoid heads with gemstone-like surfaces.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

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But Northeast’s performance, which emanates joy and a guileless sensuality, deserves to be as much of a launchpad to stardom.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026
At the core of all of this is a void, and nothing emanates from it but the assurance of everlasting pain.

— Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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