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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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2
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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Recent Examples of radiance
Infused with niacinamide, turmeric, vitamin C and fruit antioxidants, the offering brings a pink-hued glow and is meant to be worn either on its own or as a primer under one’s foundation for a boost of radiance.
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
That’s why the beauty items in your February box are all about radiance.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Feb. 2025
Someone with dry skin hoping to achieve a natural radiance might prefer a dewy finish; whereas, someone headed to a red carpet or photoshoot might appreciate a matte finish that blurs the look of pores and counteracts excess oils.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Gold powder dishes out a radiance boost, a peptide complex plumps, and vitamin- and enzyme-rich pumpkin extract does its thing to smooth and soothe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
That’s why the beauty items in your February box are all about radiance.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Feb. 2025
Someone with dry skin hoping to achieve a natural radiance might prefer a dewy finish; whereas, someone headed to a red carpet or photoshoot might appreciate a matte finish that blurs the look of pores and counteracts excess oils.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
Gold powder dishes out a radiance boost, a peptide complex plumps, and vitamin- and enzyme-rich pumpkin extract does its thing to smooth and soothe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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The low-profile scissor keys feel nice to type on, and there's a convenient shortcut row for functions like volume, screen brightness, emoji, and more.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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The golden yellow hue injects energy and brightness to entryways, kitchens, and social spaces, and layering it with the cool, crisp white hue makes for a fresh and airy color scheme perfect for spring.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The universe is setting you up for a major glow up.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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And many of them worked on their glow starting months in advance.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
Noun
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However, that didn’t stop her co-workers and peers from laying down the firm glare of judgment.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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That means Johnson’s responses on Wednesday will be under the dual glare of Congress and Trump’s Justice Department, though the courts have generally determined sanctuary laws to be constitutional.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fellow Broward County native Jordan Lyle showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman last year, rushing for 400 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s formulated with diamond powder that catches and reflects light, as well as hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and avocado, shea, and mango butters.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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In light of an unfulfilled directive, state lawmakers have created innovative funding approaches.—
Sarah Gledhill,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Reliable comedic turns from Rick Hoffman's hapless Louis and Sarah Rafferty's fierce Donna brought a lightness to the show and rounded out the ensemble.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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The record will explore the question of magic in all of its unexpected manifestations, even the ones that aren’t typically described with the lightness of the world, like grief.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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So do many of their peers: Measures of business confidence soared after the election, and while there are hints that gleam has dulled to some degree, business leaders, as a group, remain upbeat.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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