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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Award-winning actor Kandis Chappell deftly illuminates the witty, feisty, vulnerable woman who was considered the heart of FDR’s presidency.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
When the steering-wheel light bar illuminates in green with GM’s Super Cruise, drivers may remove their hands from the steering wheel.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

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What gets prototyped there radiates into field trips, after-school programs and summer camps that reach thousands of children a year.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Bieniemy radiates discipline and accountability and, of course, carries an intimate understanding of the offense and has Reid’s trust.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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Again, an idling engine still emits exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, and these emissions will ultimately end up in the air and contribute to air pollution.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
The amount of neutrino energy absorbed by the companion star, however, would be only a tiny fraction of the amount of energy the star emits on its own, so again, this is likely to have little effect.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

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This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The series emanates a sense of urgency without cooking up abnormally dramatic situations.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

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