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
Theaters should be aglow about the two debuts, after being starved of a superlative hit through the fall.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
Adjective
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On March 1, Mercury is shining at a very bright magnitude of –1.0.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s designed to work with makeup to prep skin first and keep peepers looking fresh and bright all day long, plus has a brightening effect to visibly reduces dark circles over time.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Related article Webb telescope spots six rogue worlds within a glowing cosmic cloud The variability of the black hole’s activity is likely due to the random nature of the material flowing into the accretion disk, Yusef-Zadeh said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Audiences are also feeling friendly, with Cinema Score turning in a glowing A grade.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with olive oil, prickly pear, and apricot kernel oil, this formula thoroughly hydrates the skin and leaves it with a radiant finish.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The ferocity of the natural world was a season one trope that got dialed down when lush Hawai’i was traded for a sunny Sicilian villa in season two.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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