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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
His playing radiates warmth and emotion, capable of moving listeners to tears or filling a room with heartfelt passion.
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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
Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Red thread radiates from Stalin’s eyes like light from a malevolent sun, while other faces disappear behind horizontal bars of stitching, imprisoned by embroidery.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The inner shift radiates outward.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Owner and hairstylist Isis Brantley radiates that same energy.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Olive Nwosu's debut feature radiates a restless, pulsing energy — both through the thrum of Lagos and the courage of its women.
—Teresa Xie, NPR, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiates
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Ordinarily, the only chill in figure skating emanates from the ice itself.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Aaron Rhyne’s projections lend the production a dreamlike fluidity, ideal for a play that emanates as much from Salieri’s memory as from his unconscious.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Forchhammer tells the story of the collective where the individual never shines.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nettspend’s music shines in its experimental corners, where the chaos briefly resolves into something more intentional.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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But when it’s placed in a landfill, its decomposition emits significant greenhouse gases.—
Ahmed Ibrahim Yunus,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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What to read next This phenomenon, known as the YORP effect, occurs when an asteroid absorbs sunlight and re-emits that energy as thermal radiation, creating a tiny but continuous thrust that can slowly spin the space rock faster.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Soft light glows over a dining room that seats roughly 40.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Green fluorescent protein, first isolated from a jellyfish, glows bright green when under a blue light.—
Marc Zimmer,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco, who led the overthrow of the republic and then ruled from 1939 until his death in 1975, still casts a long, and often painful, shadow.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The unflinching documentary casts new light on the more than 21,000 people estimated to be currently in custody in Alabama.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 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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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,Jeff Marks,Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hill directed, co-wrote and stars in the movie that Apple TV releases April 10.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rick Baker Much of modern Hollywood makeup derives from techniques created by Rick Baker, who innovated the field of special effects makeup.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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The name derives from the biblical story of Samson, who destroyed a temple and killed both himself and his enemies.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Radiates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiates. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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