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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
she left the interview with a radiant smile on her face, confident she had gotten the job a radiant bride
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
from the plane we could see the statehouse's radiant gold dome
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Recent Examples of radiant
The portrait of John, radiant with his green eyes and the glowing dome of his pink forehead.
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Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
For a more radiant yellow, try C2 Paint’s Shine C2-623 or score a more traditional, golden hue with Palomino C2-575.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Janet Fish, known for her radiant, light-infused still lifes of everyday objects, died at her home in Vermont on December 11.
—News Desk, Artforum, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s also formulated with three essential ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier, which leaves my skin looking plumper, more radiant, and all-around healthier for longer.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
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In the late afternoon light, the forest leaves were luminous.—
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If luminous primers weren’t your jam either, let this be your sign to finally give this one a try.—
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Bloom walked the carpet at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, absolutely glowing.—
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Like its predecessor, the new annex is a sleek, politely glowing object.—
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
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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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Just as Victor appeared to break open, Jackson leaped into the air, stretched his right arm skyward and pulled down a dazzling one-handed catch at the 3-yard line.—
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No longer limited to skulking around on a bar cart, metallic finishes like aluminum and brass are in the midst of a dazzling comeback.—
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Make sure to position them in sunny, south-facing windows that offer 6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight daily.—
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Temperatures the rest of the week will remain above normal with mostly cloudy mornings but sunny afternoons.—
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On sale in seven colorways, these relaxed, wide-leg pants have a warm cotton interior and a sleek, slightly shiny exterior that mimics retro athletic track pants.—
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That idea of shiny surfaces is key to Cathy’s character and costumes.—
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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