radiance

noun

ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce radiance (audio)
Definition of radiancenext
1
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers

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2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end

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Recent Examples of radiance Its radiance comes from the tethering of bergamot, iris, salt, musk, and Ambroxan. — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 The anti-aging powerhouse is beloved for its ability to smooth fine lines, improve texture, boost radiance, and fade dark spots over time. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 The multi-use illuminator adds the perfect amount of radiance to the skin without looking like a glitter bomb. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026 While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
  1. brightness
  2. glow
  3. brilliancy
  4. glare
  5. brilliance
  6. light
  7. lightness
  8. gleam
Noun
  • Without stricter coordination, brightness limits, debris controls, disposal rules, and international capacity planning, the next space race could damage the orbital lanes on which modern life now depends.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
  • The high ranking was thanks to the beach's deep blue water, unique golden sand, and low levels of visible concrete development, receiving an especially high score for its sand brightness.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • From date night sightings and courtside appearances to red carpets, this era has brought a noticeable glow to her style.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • So, astronomers have come up with a compromise regarding the geometry of the sun's illumination angle on Venus' disk versus its distance from Earth to determine the time of Venus' greatest brilliancy.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of brilliancy
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
Noun
  • Three extraordinary new books, published this year, shed light on the brilliance and complexity of Morrison’s life and work, and place her as an American eminence, a visionary who saw fiction as a means through which to recast her country’s story.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • France has emerged as the World Cup's benchmark team, showcasing unparalleled individual brilliance and collective chemistry.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of brilliance
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
Noun
  • There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of lightness
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

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