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noun

Definition of glownext
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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glow

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verb

ˈglō How to pronounce glow (audio)
1
as in to flame
to be on fire especially brightly the coals glowed red-hot

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2
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
Noun
The tool comes with three 6 x 2 mm green glass glow vials, one ¼-in screwdriver bit, two 4 mm screwdriver bits, and the magnetic ring sticker for the phone. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 The glow of a World Series appearance — also known as recency bias — enhances value. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
The pair is otherwise devoid of details and flair, allowing the glowing properties to be the statement-making feature of this style. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glow
  1. glare
  2. flame
  3. blush
  4. light
  5. burn
  6. flush
  7. gleam
  8. blaze
Noun
  • Harry and Meghan attended the queen's funeral, under the glare of the ever watchful British tabloids.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Mercury and Jupiter are now swinging behind the sun and are lost in the bright solar glare.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of glare
Verb
  • The clip ultimately evolved into a lo-fi vision of the Rapture, complete with giant flaming hands terrorizing the band.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026
  • True insanity seldom results from a huge, flaming blowout when driving.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of flame
Verb
  • The actress blushed as her co-stars, Whoopi Goldberg and Quinta Brunson, showered her with some love at a Kevin special screening later that day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Details about the couple's big day, continue to come to light – from Swift's wedding dress to possible performances at the celebration.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of light
Verb
  • According to Smith, citizens of East Florida even burned the leaders behind the Declaration of Independence in effigy.
    — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of burn
Verb
  • Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of flush
Noun
  • Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • There’s a hyperreal gleam to Clerkin’s guitar—acoustic but with none of the grain, a coffee-shop Henry Kaiser—and her guitar parts appear and vanish at will, like errant loops scattered on a digital audio workstation.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 5 June 2026
Definition of gleam
Verb
  • Known formally as 99942 Apophis, the space rock will not resemble a blazing meteor tearing through the sky.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • Under the blazing sun on June 13, people strolled along Santana Row Makers Market to listen to music, shop and meet local craftsmakers.
    — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
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