as in gleams
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the glow of the restaurant's table lamps is especially flattering to diners
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as in burns
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushes
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
when they found out he had won the tournament, his parents glowed with pride
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Recent Examples of glows
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
The ash of the cigarette glows in the darkness of the truck.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Essentially the second tone knob engages an onboard distortion circuit, and when it's activated, a rendering of Godzilla on the pickguard glows and pulsates, the brightness varying depending on the gain levels.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to the Doppler effect, the speedy gas swirling towards Earth glows blue, while the receding gas glows red.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.
—Micaela English, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
Horizon glows reveal light pollution, even here.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
Inside, light from shaded lamps and sconces glows amber-soft.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The land there glows with poignancy about this time, when the old year is not quite dead and the new one not quite ready.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Santa’s face, framed by a blond wig, is in shadows, but a cigarette ember glows evocatively.
—Hazlitt, 23 Dec. 2025
The whole thing is so obviously an homage to the One Ring — the dagger even glows with ancient carvings!
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
Look above the southeastern horizon to find the stars of the constellation Orion twinkling with the sideways 'V' formation of the Hyades open star cluster forming the face of the great bull in the constellation Taurus above, as the Pleiades glows nearby.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Since the town’s first Christmas Festival in 1927, Natchitoches has embraced an annual six-week holiday season that begins the Saturday before Thanksgiving and glows all the way through January 6.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
Also in the Big Apple, Rachel Zegler glows at a tree lighting, and Gwen Stefani is full of heart on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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Celebrities including Julianne Moore, Michelle Pfeiffer, Victoria Beckham and Khloé Kardashian have embraced the look, swapping ornaments and tinsel for clean lines and quiet glows.
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On dark nights, the rim of the crater glows orange.
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My reflection is tall, perhaps rather like an arrow, my blond hair gleams.—
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
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Saito burns about 7,000 calories per day and has lost 13 pounds so far.—
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Unlike conventional scramjets that rely on kerosene, SPARTAN burns hydrogen, producing zero carbon emissions while enabling reusable, low-maintenance hypersonic flight.—
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
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Saab recommends combining overhead lighting with wall sconces and table lamps to lend more flexibility while also avoiding harsh glares.—
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Unfortunately, things took a dramatic turn at the end of the hour when Drew arrived at the church, drawing intense glares from nearly everyone in attendance.—
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For starters, reds, berries, terracottas, hot pinks, and warm corals that echo how melanin-rich skin naturally flushes.—
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.—
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
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Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.—
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In another, a knockout image featuring two children resting on their backs, sunlight blazes with an almost divisive intent, turning one child’s eyeglasses opaque with its glare while leaving his friend’s face in shadow.—
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Areas damaged by the devastating wildfires back in January have put fire-scarred hillsides from Eaton and Palisades blazes at risk of flooding and landslides.—
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From Mexico to India While essential in Italian cooking, tomato paste shines in Middle Eastern, Mexican, Indian, and American comfort foods.—
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All draws her down; all shines, gleams, reflects; all things opaque become iridescent, then translucent.—
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“Glows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glows. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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