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glow
noun as in burning, brightness
Strongest matches
bloom, blossom, brilliance, glare, gleam, glimmer, glitter, intensity, light, radiance, ray, warmth
Strong matches
afterglow, blush, effulgence, flush, gusto, heat, incandescence, lambency, luminosity, passion, phosphorescence, splendor, vividness
Example Sentences
Among Republicans in the Senate, Gabbard’s nomination elicited a few glowing endorsements — but an impressive list of noncommittal statements.
GFPs are often introduced in cells to make them glow under certain conditions so scientists can see the effects of experiments.
Local residents would gather outside the house when night fell, captivated by the curious orange glow.
“He enriched our lives and bound our group with love, care and respect. Not sure how we can go on without his glowing smile and deep friendship. We love you Col. Rest in Peace.”
You may never have heard of this single-celled alga, but sailors and fishermen know its effect very well: the P. lunula algae are the organisms that occasionally make the see glow blue.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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