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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
she left the interview with a radiant smile on her face, confident she had gotten the job a radiant bride
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as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
from the plane we could see the statehouse's radiant gold dome
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Recent Examples of radiant
The sun has morphed into a lifeless black circle surrounded by a milky halo, a consequence of the moon passing perfectly between the Earth and its radiant star.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Look to the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor for this shower’s radiant point.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
When Zoe enters a rehearsal, her radiant presence elevates the room, creating an atmosphere of positivity and collaboration that encourages everyone to strive for excellence.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Look to the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor for this shower’s radiant point.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2025
When Zoe enters a rehearsal, her radiant presence elevates the room, creating an atmosphere of positivity and collaboration that encourages everyone to strive for excellence.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiant
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Further rate cuts in question With expectations of higher inflation and slower growth, the Federal Reserve is likely to continue its pause on interest rate cuts and shine a brighter spotlight on Friday's key monthly jobs data, some experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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That Del Toro juxtaposed luminous elements fit for a fairy tale with unflinching violence prompted an epiphany for Ezban.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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For the show, the Symphony of Flowers, the operator would install at Huntington Central Park more than 100,000 luminous flowers totaling 500,000 LED lights that are choreographed to accompany classical music played over speakers.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 76-minute episode is essentially a tight feature film, starring the dazzling ensemble of Cristin Milioti, Jesse Plemons, Jimmi Simpson, Michaela Coel, Billy Magnussen, and more.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fans have speculated that since the first three seasons were all set in a sunny locale, the upcoming season could switch things up by spending time at a White Lotus resort in a cooler climate.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mostly sunny skies are expected in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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The matte black manicure, created by manicurist Pika, makes a prominent cameo in some new promo pics and videos for Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Oil, a sparkly, shiny lip product made for summertime shining.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other tidbits shared by Prosser include a shinier animation for the camera and torch icons on the lock screen, as well as broader and thinner toggles for options in Settings.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Radiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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