as in glare
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 to flame
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in to blush
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 glow
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
This is the season where your summer glow is made, and as a practicing esthetician for almost 19 years, this time of year for us is called peel season.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glow
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The glow of hundreds of candles illuminated the snowy residential street where Good had been killed.
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The star was absolutely glowing with a dewy complexion, a rosy cheek, and a deep maroon lip.
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Robitaille quickly picks her up, shooting a glare at her husband as their daughter begins to cry.—
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The glare from the sun had been reflecting in the lenses and distracting Smith.—
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The luxury Swiss Alps nightclub where at least 40 people were killed and nearly 120 others were injured in a New Year’s Eve inferno, had previously released a promotional video advertising flaming champagne bottles, which authorities deemed the cause of the tragedy.—
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Finish with a cremaet, Valencian coffee flamed with rum infused with lemon and cinnamon.—
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
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Baby pink auras add a blushing effect.—
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Witnesses report that other vehicles besides Good's were blockading unmarked immigration agent vehicles with their emergency LED lights activated.—
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Choose from four neutral colors—classic black, chocolate brown, light pink, or a creamy white—to add to your wardrobe rotation.—
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Walk out of a play’s shadows back into the clear light of day without a there to take with you, and even a burning cauldron will become little more than a brief candle.—
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Veg/cm/61 Fire has been burning on private land.—
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
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Your 4th House of Traditions gleams under today’s Full Moon, so private needs are potentially straining against public duties.—
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That smile could outshine the studio's gleam, the spark of resilience, hope and dream.—
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
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The Bears continue living that chorus out loud, devoted to chasing improvement with the blazing competitive fire exhibited by their head coach.—
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“Glow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glow. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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