1
as in brightness
the quality or state of having or giving off light
the radiance of the midday sun created a harsh glare for the skiers
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2
as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
had a dream in which she was steadily moving down a dark tunnel toward a radiance at the far end
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Recent Examples of radiance
To revive your skin after a long travel day, the Midnight Recovery Concentrate works overnight to restore radiance by morning.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Pro makeup artist Robert Rumsey also named it one of his favorite foundations ever, explaining that its gel textured and pigmented micro-droplets provide optimal coverage and radiance.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
At the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Last Showgirl star wore a Greek goddess-y bright white gown that reflected light back onto her face for extra radiance.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Soothing and hydrating Evening Primrose Oil brings back skin’s youthful radiance.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Pro makeup artist Robert Rumsey also named it one of his favorite foundations ever, explaining that its gel textured and pigmented micro-droplets provide optimal coverage and radiance.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
At the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Last Showgirl star wore a Greek goddess-y bright white gown that reflected light back onto her face for extra radiance.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Soothing and hydrating Evening Primrose Oil brings back skin’s youthful radiance.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiance
Noun
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The study authors believe the early galaxies may have formed more stars, and stars on a more massive scale, than expected, which would also affect the brightness of the galaxy overall.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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The 9a’s panel can also reach 2,700 nits of brightness outdoors, compared with a 2,000-nit limit on the 8a.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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This image features a deep field view of the Cassiopeia constellation immersed in the glow of ionized hydrogen gas, where the two small planetary nebulas can be found, Abell 6 and the larger HFG1.—
Miguel Claro,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Family circles will have wrapped themselves in the holy pleasures of the great occasion, and everywhere the grand old holiday will have been introduced with all the majesty and brilliancy which clings around the hallowed name of Christmas.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Red Planet, shining at magnitude –1.4, is 40° to the east-northeast, and the king of planets, Jove, still near its greatest brilliancy for the year at magnitude –2.8, lies 46° west-southwest of Luna.—
Michael E. Bakich,
Discover Magazine,
7 Nov. 2022
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The butter-yellow rectangular frames add a subtle pop of color without being too bold, and the UV400 lenses help reduce glare while keeping your eyes protected.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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The national glare, to those working there, is getting old.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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This robust local structure not only nurtures individual brilliance but also reinforces team unity and tactical awareness on the international stage.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The prevailing impression — reinforced by the disastrous display against Argentina this week — was of a team adrift, occasionally bailed out by individual brilliance but fundamentally nowhere near the level required.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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State health agencies are preparing to lay off dozens of data scientists and epidemiologists in light of the cuts.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Set aside a few minutes to get reacquainted with this work, one of the best pieces of art to be found anywhere in New York, which can now be seen in a new light—literally, thanks to Selldorf’s careful work.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There was a lightness in the air, an energy in their step.—
Jeff Probst,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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As Jarrett revisited that encounter, a gleam entered his eyes.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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At about 100 times that distance, the optical gleam of Earth’s city lights would fade to black—better but still far short of even our next nearest star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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