as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
Pro Tips: First, try to time your visit to Mesa Arch for sunrise, when the red rock cliffs framed by the structure are set aglow by the emerging daylight.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve an open flame.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Venture into the Ghostly Glow Lab, where everything is aglow with eerie, luminescent effects.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve an open flame.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Venture into the Ghostly Glow Lab, where everything is aglow with eerie, luminescent effects.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
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Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Graham and Yanic Truesdale appeared together in front of a glowing Christmas tree in a smiling selfie posted to Truesdale's Instagram account Monday.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Before the little reindeer with the glowing red nose was added to Santa's sleigh team, though, the character got his start in other forms.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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From nourishing serums and moisturizers to radiant foundations and volumizing mascaras, these items will make your confidence shine bright.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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The cocktail’s radiant red hue was capped with a light foam.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s also all-day dining in its cheerful El Hall bistro and bar.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Winter Nights & River Lights (Nov. 22-Jan. 5) This Ohio River pedestrian bridge is bedecked in cheerful twinkling lights for the holidays.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mostly sunny skies are expected Friday, with a high near 46.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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New York will enjoy mostly sunny skies on Christmas Day, but temperatures will remain cold, with highs around 30°F.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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