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
Sandy Point State Park (a 15-minute drive) is aglow during Lights on the Bay.
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Theaters should be aglow about the two debuts, after being starved of a superlative hit through the fall.
—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
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Theaters should be aglow about the two debuts, after being starved of a superlative hit through the fall.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aglow
Adjective
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While cruises claimed over half of Greenland’s total tourism numbers in 2023, the future looks bright for air travel.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working on The Office — made accepting the role that much more affirming.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Leave it on and rub it in after your shave routine as a hydrating after-shave oil to soothe your skin and reveal your glowing, radiant skin.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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With radiant gold trim contrasted against a glossy white finish, these pots and pans are made for a stylish home kitchen display.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Some of the criteria are beach material (fine sand ranks highest), air and water temperature, number of sunny days, wildlife, litter and development.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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And what better way to kick off the sunny season than with our Summer TV Preview.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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“Aglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aglow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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