irradiating

verb

Definition of irradiatingnext
present participle of irradiate
1
as in illuminating
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiating
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiating
  1. illuminating
  2. radiating
  3. emitting
  4. casting
  5. brightening
  6. releasing
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  • The addition of vitamin C is a plus for illuminating and brightening the complexion.
    Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But this year, no Austin FC player placed in the top 25 of jersey sales, illuminating how a drop-off on the field can puncture merchandise and concession revenue.
    Bob Gee, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of illuminating
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  • Still radiating a newlywed glow, supermodel Karen Elson, whose friendship with Simmons goes way back, also joined the shoe savants on co-hosting duty for the intimate afternoon.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Moser’s take on Geneva stripes—with wide, radiating brushing arcs and alternating sized stripes—is lovely.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of radiating
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  • Today, natural gas is playing a key role in the energy transition away from high carbon emitting fuels to cleaner sources of energy.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The binder utilized in the concrete is made of granite instead of traditional greenhouse-gas-emitting limestone cement.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of emitting
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  • The latest figures provide a snapshot of the climate in which voters were casting their ballots.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of casting
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • After releasing a complex application and revising it several times, the California Department of Education finally announced awards in May 2024.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Though Imperial is no longer operational, independent bottlers, like Cask 88, continue releasing stock of rare whisky casks.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of releasing
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