- present tense form of radiate (3rd person singular).
radiates
Example Sentences
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“She’s such a sort of undeniable positive energy that she just radiates all the time, which is so compelling and why people are so drawn to her.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
"Killer heat warnings" reads the Metro's headline, as Western Europe's "heat dome" covering Italy, Spain and France radiates across the English Channel.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Teenagers everywhere fell under the spell of Rice’s vampires in the mid-‘80s with an ardor that AMC’s “The Vampire Lestat” radiates through the devotion of his superfans.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Rising housing and healthcare costs have saddled retirees with higher-than-average inflation since late 2022, and they are projected to keep rising faster as an energy spike radiates through the economy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
His skin, his whole being, radiates heat from being so near the fire, and I close my eyes, soaking in his warmth.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
