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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During the Halloween season, Shawn and Ryan Tofte’s house illuminates with a cool blue hue while jack-o’-lanterns provide a warm glow on the steps and yard.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Unlike a standard microscope, which illuminates an entire sample at once and can produce blurry images, a confocal microscope focuses on one depth level at a time.

— Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

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Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
In our example of the pond, simply comparing the number of possibilities assumes that each stone emits a wave independently.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of emits

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In that sense, New Stanford replicates an ancient form of patriarchal bias that casts men as the norm and women as an atypical other.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The flagship open-air restaurant HaSalon is helmed by Israeli chef Eyal Shani, whose modern Middle Eastern cooking casts plants as the stars of the show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Stubb’s reputation as a statesman emanates from his vision for the world.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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