radiance
noun
ra·di·ance
ˈrā-dē-ən(t)s 
Synonyms
Examples of radiance in a Sentence
She had a youthful radiance about her.
Her face glowed with radiance.
the radiance of the rising sun
Recent Examples on the Web
Marry them in your palm for an instant fix of hydration, radiance, and antioxidant defense—plus long-term complexion-brightening benefits.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
The thin, buildable gel spreads easily over skin, creating a natural, glow-from-within sort of radiance that won’t irritate your skin, unlike some highlighting products that contain mica powder or glitter.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The set boasts a number of benefits, from firming the skin to adding radiance and hydration, and at just over $5 apiece, this is a great add-on gift.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
His role in Kid's story emerges, shakily, in the last section of the film, but until then, his phony radiance and pious pronouncements mark him as a power-mad serpent who can't be trusted.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Aglow with radiance, Nichelle Lewis makes a sweetly sad yet still spirited Dorothy.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
McCrimmon’s portrayal resists the Broadway myth to find mortal radiance instead.
Feldstein, to her credit, was a more adept physical comedian.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
However, Friday, with its mere 76, possibly caused by the absence of solar radiance, did fall a degree short of Thursday’s 77.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
A little bit goes a long way, as the creamy formula is spiked with rich botanical hydrators that protect against UV damage and breakage on top of amplifying radiance.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
The thin, buildable gel spreads easily over skin, creating a natural, glow-from-within sort of radiance that won’t irritate your skin, unlike some highlighting products that contain mica powder or glitter.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The set boasts a number of benefits, from firming the skin to adding radiance and hydration, and at just over $5 apiece, this is a great add-on gift.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
His role in Kid's story emerges, shakily, in the last section of the film, but until then, his phony radiance and pious pronouncements mark him as a power-mad serpent who can't be trusted.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
Aglow with radiance, Nichelle Lewis makes a sweetly sad yet still spirited Dorothy.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
McCrimmon’s portrayal resists the Broadway myth to find mortal radiance instead.
Feldstein, to her credit, was a more adept physical comedian.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
However, Friday, with its mere 76, possibly caused by the absence of solar radiance, did fall a degree short of Thursday’s 77.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
A little bit goes a long way, as the creamy formula is spiked with rich botanical hydrators that protect against UV damage and breakage on top of amplifying radiance.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Radiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiance. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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radiance
noun
ra·di·ance
ˈrād-ē-ən(t)s
: the quality or state of being radiant
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