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as in emanates
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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as in shines
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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as in emits
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiates
That said, Condor's bubbliness radiates through the screen.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Fresh mint and crushed ice combine with the spirit in a drink that radiates spring.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Floyd’s innate goodness radiates through Harbour’s performance.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Sesame Syrup, a sticky, translucent yellow that glows with that sun, radiates gentle warmth that feels intimate and comforting, Thomas added.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Godoy radiates effortless charisma, a kind of uncynical openness that feels both childlike and magnetic.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-5, blue-eyed Cipriani — an under-the-radar figure around the entertainment industry who’s now at the center of one of its biggest stories — radiates main character energy.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Fresh mint and crushed ice combine with the spirit in a drink that radiates spring.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Floyd’s innate goodness radiates through Harbour’s performance.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Among the most notable is Teatro del Bíobío, a performing arts venue in the city of Concepción that, by night, radiates warm light through a semi-translucent facade like a paper lantern.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Sesame Syrup, a sticky, translucent yellow that glows with that sun, radiates gentle warmth that feels intimate and comforting, Thomas added.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Godoy radiates effortless charisma, a kind of uncynical openness that feels both childlike and magnetic.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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Even with the seats ripped up in rows and the bleachers bent and cracked into pieces along the lower part of the bowl as the dismantling and sell off gets underway, the place just emanates history.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fragrance emanates from handcrafted beeswax candles created by owner Jessica Wolfer.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whole seeds add texture, while ground flaxseeds offer easier digestion, and flaxseed oil shines in raw applications due to its low smoke point.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alex Nylander has slowed down after starting red-hot with the Blue Jackets, but his stat line still shines.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Such initiatives are crucial for understanding how our home star emits radiation, a life-and-death concern for human spaceflight missions — particularly for trips to the moon, as NASA is pursuing with the Artemis program, or Mars.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its root system emits a toxic chemical called juglone.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Jemima Kirke glows in a rich green ensemble at a special screening of The Drama in New York City on April 2.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are moments, in director Joe Mantello’s grand and spare production, set in a kind of purgatorial garage, when Lane’s innate funnyman persona casts resonant shadows.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, politics casts a long shadow over humanity’s efforts to reach the stars.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Google releases Gemma 4 open weight model.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Netflix releases the film in IMAX theaters on November 26 and it will be globally released on Netflix Christmas Day.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Whereas calico derives from a city’s name, chintz derives from the nature of the fabric’s decoration.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tucked deeper into nature than its older sibling in Windham, Eastwind Oliverea Valley derives its special sauce from its harmony with its surroundings, complementing rather than taking away from the landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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