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
An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The designer radiated the same white-hot charisma that his creations exude on the runway.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The surface of the sun, which has a temperature of 6,000 °C, radiates most strongly in the visible spectrum.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding no success, their relationship begins to suffer, with Mark especially radiating anger.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
The designer radiated the same white-hot charisma that his creations exude on the runway.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
The surface of the sun, which has a temperature of 6,000 °C, radiates most strongly in the visible spectrum.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Finding no success, their relationship begins to suffer, with Mark especially radiating anger.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
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The group stays true to a hallowed Australian pop tradition of creating their own ecosystem, one that feels separate from (but informed by) the sounds emanating from America and the U.K.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Lately, it’s fueled by the reinforcing good vibes sent in Williams’ direction emanating from the likes of Bridges, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Despite these limitations, Anderson says the study is important for shining a light on the need for inclusivity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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How your doctor responds to this conversation will help shine light on the best way to proceed, Arin says.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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Most stars emit a continuous spectrum as well, but not all astronomical objects do.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2025
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Natural gas is a fossil fuel that tends to produce fewer greenhouse gases than coal but emits methane, a powerful global warming agent.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Everything about this adaptation is radiant — from Cinderella’s glowing blue ballgown to the heartrending relationship between the Prince (a dashing Richard Madden) and his aging father (Branagh favorite Derek Jacobi).—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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While your family is away, cast a broken video screen video from YouTube.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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He was cast in Merciless, an independent project about a vengeful head of the CIA, directed by Martin Villeneuve and produced by Christopher Tuffin.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most workers derive their greatest sense of personal accomplishment and job satisfaction from real work.—
Mark Settle,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Come for the deadly mysteries, stay for the familial love triangles, abandonment issues, and fish-out-of-water comedy derived from the identity theft of an identical twin.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
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Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pope had previously only been seen once during his lengthy hospital stay when the Vatican released a photograph of Francis praying at the hospital’s chapel.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Although their approaches diverged, both were central figures in the 1960s Pop Art movement.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the session 0.15% lower with sectors diverging.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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