as in glows
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
candles made from whale oil were once highly prized because they burned with an incandescence superior to that of other candles
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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.—
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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When visible, the Northern Lights may appear as pink, purple, green or even red glows that ripple across the sky.—
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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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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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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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Head to Museum Hill to visit the Museum of International Folk Art, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, which hosts its own seasonal illuminations for La Luz de Las Noches.—
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Magnetic storms brought on by solar activity, such as solar flares (explosions on the Sun) or coronal mass ejections (ejected gas bubbles), are responsible for these natural light illuminations.—
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“Incandescences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incandescences. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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