as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
all aglow as she was awarded first place in the spelling bee
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Recent Examples of aglow
Waterproof and solar-powered, they are built for outdoor living and will stay aglow all season long.
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Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
While most of these pieces are on display year-round, there’s no better time to view them than autumn, when the Ozark Mountains are aglow with color and the weather is ideal for taking it all in.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Katy Perry's white-hot monochromatic moment
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This week's red carpet events were aglow with hot looks modeled by Hollywood's most stylish stars.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles was aglow.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
While most of these pieces are on display year-round, there’s no better time to view them than autumn, when the Ozark Mountains are aglow with color and the weather is ideal for taking it all in.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars at this week's most major events — including Katy Perry's white-hot monochromatic moment
Comments
This week's red carpet events were aglow with hot looks modeled by Hollywood's most stylish stars.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles was aglow.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
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To be clear, Europe has plenty of strong universities and bright minds, but its draconian laws stifle its own growth.Frank Holmes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The gasps, the smiles, the radiant looks of happiness in their eyes.EW.com, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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As Rita, Ronan gives a quietly radiant performance.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the week was expected to provide residents with sunny skies with a high of 75 degrees.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, Napa wineries have hosted the event in April, welcoming the gentle warmth and hint of summer, while Healdsburg in Sonoma County follows up in mid-July, allowing guests to bask in the sunny California days and cool evenings.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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