as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
All of the bedrooms are aglow in soft light, lending a zen-like atmosphere perfect for falling asleep.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
When all settles down, The Spirit of Christmas Past appears to the audience behind that shimmering pane of glass, aglow in a pool of otherworldly light.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
But during the Christmas holidays, tens of thousands of white lights set the Park City hotel aglow, while a walk-in gingerbread house adds a sweet scent to the air.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
This year's light show is even bigger and brighter than ever, as the zoo will be set aglow with approximately 5 million LED lights, according to a press release.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
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Each one is a glowing testament to her.—
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Part of last season’s successful Strasbourg team was Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who gave a glowing assessment of Rosenior when speaking at a press conference in November.—
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
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The radiant tint adds just a touch of glow to the skin—mimicking a post-facial radiance—that doesn’t look glittery or emphasize texture.—
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Look towards the constellation Taurus in the early morning hours for this shower’s radiant point.—
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
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Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.—
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Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.—
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With temperatures climbing above freezing and sunny skies melting half the structure, they were forced to start over entirely.—
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Set in a perpetually sunny, idealized England vaguely between the wars, The Code of the Woosters concerns the misadventures of man-about-town Bertie Wooster (stupid, amiable, rich) and his impeccably helpful valet Jeeves.—
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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