IRRADIATING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

irradiating

verb

present participle of irradiate

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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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

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Massachusetts marked 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a statewide moment of silence on Friday and special tributes that include illuminating Boston buildings in remembrance of the tragedy.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026
My pink bedside light, draped with its pretty silver scarf, was on, illuminating Dylan in soft light.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiating

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In recent court hearings, Abdulkarim’s reason for allegedly lighting the goods on fire has played a central role.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, a tripod model adds just the right amount of mood lighting to a living room.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

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Black holes whip hydrogen clouds around them at furious rates, with the clouds emitting slightly different colors depending on their speed.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Chandra spotted 84 suspicious object emitting very low-energy X-rays in six galaxies – four evolved ellipticals and two spirals, namely our near-neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of emitting

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From low pH water toners to milkier formulas packed with brightening ingredients like rice extract—consider these picks as formulas that set the canvas for a supple complexion.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightening

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Shortly after Practical Magic 2 hit theaters, Artrip posted a video to her Instagram addressing a fan’s comment about not wanting to watch the sequel because of the casting changes.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
The film is a natural for the Academy’s casting category, given the scale and integrity of the ensemble Heder assembled.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of casting

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That hasn’t stopped Republicans from blasting Cooper over releasing 3,500 inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a civil rights lawsuit settlement.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
The panelists also said the weekly release of TV episodes, bucking Netflix’s general convention of releasing full seasons in a binge-drop, was something that resonated with viewers.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of releasing

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Cybersecurity stocks gained thanks to the safety warnings emanating from frontier large language model (LLM) developers.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
This goes beyond the typical optimism of this time of year and the confidence emanating from every corner of the roster tells as much of a story as the trade for Dexter Lawrence.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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