glowed

Example Sentences

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The hour and minute hands glowed in the dark, so the owner could make out the time when returning to her suite at the Paris Ritz after the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Arcaded buildings glowed as friends gathered over shisha, families strolled with children and couples lingered over coffee.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Like the store’s sign, the sky glowed Big Orange, hex code #F96302, or Pantone 165 C, available in the paint department inside.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

The dining room glowed like a film set, its gently arched brick and brass softening Barcelona’s usual edge.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

A brown patch grew and glowed, and a small flame sparkled on the dry palm fronds, caught the small branches, and began to roar.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr