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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
enjoyed the warmth of the glowing fire
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as in red
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was glowing after spending an afternoon outside splitting firewood
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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
her glowing face made it evident she'd been offered the job
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
glowing declarations of everlasting love
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as in burning
to be on fire especially brightly
the coals glowed red-hot
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as in blushing
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 glowing
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Gorman has already been the subject of numerous glowing accounts of the masterful execution of his own succession planning.
—Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The meteors, widely considered by astronomers to produce the most beautiful shower of the year, whizz at about 148,000 mph into Earth's atmosphere at their peak, leaving glowing trains of debris in their wake that can last for several seconds or even multiple minutes, NASA says.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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Revitalize Your Skin With AXIS-Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Unveil a glowing complexion with the AXIS Y dark spot correcting glow serum.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Gorman has already been the subject of numerous glowing accounts of the masterful execution of his own succession planning.
—Michael Del Castillo, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Coast Is Clear Night Kit Get this four-piece nighttime skincare set to keep your complexion glowing all holiday season long.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The meteors, widely considered by astronomers to produce the most beautiful shower of the year, whizz at about 148,000 mph into Earth's atmosphere at their peak, leaving glowing trains of debris in their wake that can last for several seconds or even multiple minutes, NASA says.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Clear conditions are best to take a peek at the bright lights.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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One plant’s connection to our climate dates back roughly 50 million years to a time when Earth was too warm for polar ice caps.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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But in July, the local agencies received word from the Forest Service that contractors could no longer provide aerial supervision over fires burning on federal land.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fire was burning dangerously close to a house as the afternoon wore on.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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When used in tandem, the two products will revive dry and mature skin with a freshly contoured, luminous look.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Advent Zagreb, Croatia Step into the spirit of the season with Advent Zagreb, a spellbinding 40-day celebration transforming the city into a luminous wonderland, ranking repeatedly among Europe’s top festive destinations.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Moisturizer Gives You a Glowing Complexion Achieve a radiant, glowing complexion with this Bubble Skincare moisturizer.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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This Mac cream-to-foam cleanser effortlessly breaks down makeup and removes dirt and excess oil for a clean, smooth, and radiant result.Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Glowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glowing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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