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
Theaters should be aglow about the two debuts, after being starved of a superlative hit through the fall.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Pro Tips: First, try to time your visit to Mesa Arch for sunrise, when the red rock cliffs framed by the structure are set aglow by the emerging daylight.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve an open flame.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Pro Tips: First, try to time your visit to Mesa Arch for sunrise, when the red rock cliffs framed by the structure are set aglow by the emerging daylight.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve an open flame.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
Adjective
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The industry's brightest stars, including Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire and more, gathered at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to find out who is taking home the night's biggest honors.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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This compact residence is packed with standout features such as double-paned glass doors and wall-to-wall windows that create a bright, open, airy feel.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The vehicle has a long, low-slung exterior with a sculpted hood, a glowing 3D-effect grille, and sharp LED headlights that give it a high-tech, aggressive face.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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From dinner-friendly trousers to flowy tank dresses, these items are sweaty traveler-approved and have earned glowing reviews for keeping wearers dry even on balmy days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Signature details of the watch include a radiant purple mother-of-pearl dial, 300 meters of water resistance, and the Oris Red Rotor all-mechanical movement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Additional alerts may be issued Tuesday afternoon if sunny and warm conditions continue, the alert said.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Maybe not the actual people, who are usually sunny and chipper in contrast to their grisly work, but certainly the actual act of being worked on by one of them.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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