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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
she left the interview with a radiant smile on her face, confident she had gotten the job a radiant bride
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
from the plane we could see the statehouse's radiant gold dome
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Recent Examples of radiant
The clean formula contains a light shimmer to help skin look extra radiant in the sun.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Her trust, humility and radiant spirit make every moment of working together a privilege.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 May 2025
Meanwhile, the primary suite features unobstructed views of the park, a private sitting room, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with radiant heated floors and Dolomiti marble, notes the listing, which is being held by Ruthie and Ethan Assouline of The Assouline Team at Douglas Elliman.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Her trust, humility and radiant spirit make every moment of working together a privilege.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 May 2025
Meanwhile, the primary suite features unobstructed views of the park, a private sitting room, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with radiant heated floors and Dolomiti marble, notes the listing, which is being held by Ruthie and Ethan Assouline of The Assouline Team at Douglas Elliman.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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While times are tough for recent college grads, the future looks bright for those with experience-building apprenticeships - especially in some trade roles where AI isn’t a threat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Double-pane sliding glass windows throughout flood the space with natural light, making the whole home feel bright and open.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Formulated with a potent blend of ceramides and panthenol, this moisturizer offers a rich, creamy texture that melts into the skin, delivering immediate moisture and a luminous glow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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As a result, these devices can be highly reactive to bright sources of light, such as street lamps or the luminous glow of a full moon, which can obstruct your ability to see clearly in certain directions.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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Eric Murphy, 35, proposed to Jasmin Lawrence, 29, last November in a small event with high production values: myriad candles, romantic lighting, flower petals covering the floor and a glowing orange heart as a backdrop.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The results give a dazzling, simultaneous impression of serenity and velocity—half zen garden, half hyperspeed blur.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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The event will feature a lineup of live entertainment, including performances by The Betties, the Orlando Gay Chorus, and the dazzling Kissimmee Queens.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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The captain who guided the ship through the storm-not the one who sailed on sunny days.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Here are ways to enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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In the two hours that preceded that, fans relished surprises in the form of a drumline, a salsa breakdown, Shakira playing a shiny Flying V guitar, a giant wolf with lasers in its eyes and numerous costume changes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Up top, the Air Jordan Loafer Mule keeps things relatively traditional with a shiny black leather upper fashioned in the silhouette of a loafer with the backless opening of a mule.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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