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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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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The roller will boost the radiance of your skin, help skincare to sink deeper in, and even helps reduce wrinkles and pores.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
The Bare Lumiere Protecting and Perfecting Cream uses a vegan formula with ingredients found in the South of France that improve skin tone, texture, hydration, and radiance.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
We’ve all been conditioned to think of the quintessential bride as someone who embodies timeless radiance, exuding a natural beauty yes still remaining impeccably polished.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Using a combination of premium skincare products and expert techniques, this facial focuses on boosting hydration, reducing signs of aging, and enhancing your skin’s radiance.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
The Bare Lumiere Protecting and Perfecting Cream uses a vegan formula with ingredients found in the South of France that improve skin tone, texture, hydration, and radiance.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024
We’ve all been conditioned to think of the quintessential bride as someone who embodies timeless radiance, exuding a natural beauty yes still remaining impeccably polished.
—Rio Viera-Newton, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024
Using a combination of premium skincare products and expert techniques, this facial focuses on boosting hydration, reducing signs of aging, and enhancing your skin’s radiance.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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