irradiating

verb

present participle of irradiate
1
as in illuminating
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiating
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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Recent Examples of irradiating The facility’s location at Idaho National Laboratory allows users to leverage adjacent world-class infrastructure, including the Advanced Test Reactor for irradiating salts and the Analytical Research Laboratories for detailed isotopic analysis. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026 After decades of technological and scientific advancements, irradiating food is now a common practice around the world. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025 Experts agree that nuclear deterrence is not a pure numbers game (all sides would soon just be irradiating rubble). — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiating
  1. illuminating
  2. radiating
  3. lighting
  4. emitting
  5. brightening
  6. casting
  7. releasing
  8. emanating
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  • Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of illuminating
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  • Holland’s jittery, earnest, winsome take on the iconic 64-year-old comic iconic was instantly likable, radiating teen-geek charisma.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • The Perpetually Composed, radiating calm while your insides are in chaos?
    — Laide Alexander, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of radiating
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  • What were some of the biggest considerations for filming and lighting the underwater sequences?
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The man is then seen lighting the red Corvette on fire but stays at the scene watching the car burn from across the street, according to police.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of lighting
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  • The observed rotation rates of galaxies are faster than expected, given the gravitational pull of the light-emitting matter contained in the galaxies.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to rolling out large-scale renewables, China is also relying on nuclear energy to meet its energy demands without emitting carbon.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of emitting
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  • Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Additionally, loose powder was favored since a heavier hand is required for a long-wear, sweat-proof look, often in a brightening pink hue for the under-eyes such as best-selling options from Rare Beauty and Givenchy.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of brightening
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  • In this context, a capital sin in marketing is casting the brand itself as the hero.
    — Stefano Marrone, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Talking about casting this friend group, what made Kathryn and Lana perfect for this central dynamic?
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of casting
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  • Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Food waste to renewable natural gas Here, a special cocktail of microbes will feed on the slurry, releasing gases, like methane, as a waste product.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Videos from local television stations show plumes of smoke emanating from the jet as emergency responders arrived at the scene.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • But social media videos of red lights emanating from the cameras, largely automatic license plate readers distributed across the city, raised concerns among some that footage was still being captured.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of emanating

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“Irradiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiating. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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