1
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers
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2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end
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Recent Examples of radiance
This ceramide-rich milky toner is clinically proven to hydrate, smooth, plump, and improve the radiance of your skin.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 July 2025
While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Other makeup-friendly sunscreen products include those that just pair well with your overall routine for a head-to-toe radiance.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, the blend of natural oils—including calendula, rosemary, and lavender—boosts radiance, soothes the skin, and helps reduce puffiness and swelling.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 July 2025
While there will be emphasis on families and domestic lives, the dazzling configurations taking place in the heavens above could even mark a period where past-life connections return to bring potential radiance and good news.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Other makeup-friendly sunscreen products include those that just pair well with your overall routine for a head-to-toe radiance.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 30 June 2025
Meanwhile, the blend of natural oils—including calendula, rosemary, and lavender—boosts radiance, soothes the skin, and helps reduce puffiness and swelling.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Now my house is awash with the LED glow of charging bulbs that are just waiting for the next power outage to do their trick.—
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arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Set in San Francisco in the early 1990s, this coming-of-age novel shines with a heady, nostalgic glow while never ignoring reality.—
Connie Ogle,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Pinnacle of splendor On Sunday morning, April 27, Venus comes up in total darkness while shining at its greatest brilliancy (magnitude –4.7).—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The cosmic duo will be visible for around two and a half hours before the glare of the rising sun hides the Pleiades from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
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With a full understanding about both the financial stakes and the glare of a national spotlight, Tucker has avoided the distractions that could have derailed his performance.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Rookie Christian Moore has only played in 18 games, but has shown some flashes of brilliance, including a game-tying and then a game-winning home run against the Red Sox late last month.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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With five uncapped players making their international debuts, France showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in broken play and at the breakdown.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The tool’s powerful suction leaves your floors without a trace of dust thanks to a laser light that highlights tiny specks, and its 60-minute run time allows for extensive cleaning.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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One of the most common causes of flickering lights is an issue with the bulb.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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This lends the suit a kind of lightness that only a royal clothes horse such as Prince Michael could pull off.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Meanwhile, biker boots—with their rugged aesthetic, thick soles, and metal hardware—provide visual weight, structure, and an air of rebellion that contrasts perfectly with the lightness of the shorts.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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Her maroon nails and gold Oura ring gleam in the dappled sunlight.—
Avery Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Fitzgerald understood this long before multidistrict litigation was a gleam in a judge’s eye.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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