1
as in to emanate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim
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2
as in to shine
to emit rays of light
fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate
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3
as in to emit
to throw or give off
the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves
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Recent Examples of radiate
The Knicks have radiated champion energy for the last few seasons under head coach Tom Thibodeau.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
But for the sun-seeking pilgrims who’ve already spent too much time in the car, that rambling building practically radiates golden light.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 2 June 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
But for the sun-seeking pilgrims who’ve already spent too much time in the car, that rambling building practically radiates golden light.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The primary suite radiates a somber sort of opulence.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
That attitude radiated through each look on the runway, where every model felt like a character in an Autty Simone dreamworld.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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The dark understory of the forest began to glow, a vibration emanating from its depths, rising to the sound of a jet engine.—
Jordan Thomas
May 28,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2025
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Darling at Park Lane New York An air of whimsy emanates through Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Park Lane New York’s 47th-floor rooftop.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Then, on June 11, the full moon in your light shines a light on your inner world and personal foundation, urging you to prioritize yourself before devoting all your focus to a relationship.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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What Happens On The Solstice On the date of the June solstice, the sun shines directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, an imaginary line around Earth at 23.5 degrees north of the equator (through Mexico, India and Egypt).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Decaying sargassum poses health risks, emits noxious gases, and smothers marine habitats and tourist beaches alike, underscoring a cascading set of environmental and economic challenges well beyond the Caribbean islands.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The feature includes the research and voices of more than 100 leading international architects; Kossakovsky details in the trailer that eight percent of all CO2 is emitted due to cement, with 36 percent of that coming from construction alone.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another TikTok-darling on our list, this is exceptionally hydrating without weighing skin down (and almost 4,000 glowing Amazon reviews back that claim).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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Kirkpatrick, whose credits include Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six, resists casting any of her four leads in roles as easy as victim or villain.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Due to advances in casting technology, changes in social conditions and evolutions in regional taste, new fashions in ritual bronze casting arose.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The $265,000 grant is derived from the Department of Industrial Relations, which receives state funding.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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Flag football is categorically different, but the rules and play are derived from the game of football.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Just three days later, Apple released a second build of the first beta — that’s unprecedentedly soon.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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His meme coin $TRUMP was not part of the form as it was only released this year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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For my generation, Gen Z, reaching such a milestone is hard to fathom, in large part because of the diverging politics of young men and women.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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The spread between inventory costs and inventory levels is the highest its been since the pandemic The metrics typically track together but diverged in the first months of 2025 as importers rushed to get goods into the U.S. ahead of tariffs.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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