Glow
verb
To produce or reflect light in the dark.
The stars glow in the dark sky.
Often appears as...
- glow in the dark
- fireflies glow
noun
A steady shining light.
There was a soft glow from the lamp on the table.
Often appears as...
- glow of the moon
- radiant glow
verb
To be excited, happy or enthusiastic.
Her face glowed with excitement when she received the gift.
Often appears as...
- glow with excitement
- glow with pride
noun
The state of being very healthy, red or warm.
He has a healthy glow on his face after the workout.
Often appears as...
- healthy glow
- warm glow
verb
To appear very attractive or appealing.
She was glowing on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- glow brilliantly
- glow attractively
verb
To produce or reflect light in the dark.
The stars glow in the dark sky.
Often appears as...
- glow in the dark
- fireflies glow
noun
A steady shining light.
There was a soft glow from the lamp on the table.
Often appears as...
- glow of the moon
- radiant glow
verb
To be excited, happy or enthusiastic.
Her face glowed with excitement when she received the gift.
Often appears as...
- glow with excitement
- glow with pride
noun
The state of being very healthy, red or warm.
He has a healthy glow on his face after the workout.
Often appears as...
- healthy glow
- warm glow
verb
To appear very attractive or appealing.
She was glowing on her wedding day.
Often appears as...
- glow brilliantly
- glow attractively
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Light
Used to describe something naturally luminescent, often associated with the night.
Firefly larvae glow softly in the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'glow' signifies hope or positivity in a situation that seems dark.
Her kindness was a glow in the troubled times.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Light
Used to describe something naturally luminescent, often associated with the night.
Firefly larvae glow softly in the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'glow' signifies hope or positivity in a situation that seems dark.
Her kindness was a glow in the troubled times.
Pro Tip 1/2Natural Light
Used to describe something naturally luminescent, often associated with the night.
Firefly larvae glow softly in the garden.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Sometimes 'glow' signifies hope or positivity in a situation that seems dark.
Her kindness was a glow in the troubled times.
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How quantum mechanics...
it will glow white with all of the frequencies of visible light. This is how traditional light bulbs were designed to work and why they're so wasteful. 95% of the light they emit is invisible to our eyes. It's wasted as heat. Earth's infrared radiation would escape to space
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How to spot a...
And if a glowing strip doesn't show up on a recent bill, you have a fake on your hands. For times when you're not dealing with counterfeit masterminds, looking for simple visual cues will do. Make sure the portrait looks lifelike and not flat,
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Are you a giver or a...
and saying exceptionally glowing things about you. The great thing about a culture of givers is that's not a delusion -- it's reality. I want to live in a world where givers succeed, and I hope you will help me create that world.
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"Glow in the Dark" Reefs...
lights to capture amazing footage around the coral reefs special proteins in the fish and coral allow them to absorb light and re-emit it as other colors a process called biofluorescence these glowing proteins can help medical
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Poetry makes people...
was this big photo of me and this glowing review underneath and I was so thrilled I couldn't wait to call home and tell everyone about it and when I got to the bottom of the article it said turn to page seven for exclusive
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The most mysterious star...
and there was no glow from any of the material that was heated up by the star's light, and you would expect this if the star was young or if there was a collision and a lot of dust was produced. And so somebody else said,
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The otherworldly...
animals bioluminesce to match the glow. Predators or prey looking up from below are deceived by this camoflauge, unable to see the creatures silhouette. Such otherworldly adaptations also arise from the need to locate
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Building a dinosaur from...
Now that's a good characteristic. We can save that one. We know we can use that. We can make a chicken with teeth. That's getting closer. That's better than a glowing chicken.
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Jellyfish predate...
making it one of the most potent poisons of any animal in the world. Other jellyfish superpowers are less lethal. One species of jellyfish glows green when it's agitated,
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The Last Coral Reef of...
and hope to protect them so beautiful they really are bright green fluorescence like this indicates that the coral is healthy scientists think they glow this color to
Video examples
How quantum mechanics...
it will glow white with all of the frequencies of visible light. This is how traditional light bulbs were designed to work and why they're so wasteful. 95% of the light they emit is invisible to our eyes. It's wasted as heat. Earth's infrared radiation would escape to space
Video examples
How to spot a...
And if a glowing strip doesn't show up on a recent bill, you have a fake on your hands. For times when you're not dealing with counterfeit masterminds, looking for simple visual cues will do. Make sure the portrait looks lifelike and not flat,
Video examples
Are you a giver or a...
and saying exceptionally glowing things about you. The great thing about a culture of givers is that's not a delusion -- it's reality. I want to live in a world where givers succeed, and I hope you will help me create that world.
Video examples
"Glow in the Dark" Reefs...
lights to capture amazing footage around the coral reefs special proteins in the fish and coral allow them to absorb light and re-emit it as other colors a process called biofluorescence these glowing proteins can help medical
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
was this big photo of me and this glowing review underneath and I was so thrilled I couldn't wait to call home and tell everyone about it and when I got to the bottom of the article it said turn to page seven for exclusive
Video examples
The most mysterious star...
and there was no glow from any of the material that was heated up by the star's light, and you would expect this if the star was young or if there was a collision and a lot of dust was produced. And so somebody else said,
Video examples
The otherworldly...
animals bioluminesce to match the glow. Predators or prey looking up from below are deceived by this camoflauge, unable to see the creatures silhouette. Such otherworldly adaptations also arise from the need to locate
Video examples
Building a dinosaur from...
Now that's a good characteristic. We can save that one. We know we can use that. We can make a chicken with teeth. That's getting closer. That's better than a glowing chicken.
Video examples
Jellyfish predate...
making it one of the most potent poisons of any animal in the world. Other jellyfish superpowers are less lethal. One species of jellyfish glows green when it's agitated,
Video examples
The Last Coral Reef of...
and hope to protect them so beautiful they really are bright green fluorescence like this indicates that the coral is healthy scientists think they glow this color to
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jessica Biel
American Actress
I don't feel very glowing, especially after wearing makeup - and not necessarily my choice of makeup - for 12 hours straight on a movie set. When I'm playing a character, her look is sometimes different from my own.
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Irina Shayk
Russian Model
Don't forget to eat a lot of greens and fish oil pills. Those are two of the best things to keep your skin glowing.
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Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
I'd like to think we can make a nice, glowing change to British dressing.
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Claudia Kim
South Korean Actress
For an everyday look, I prefer natural-looking skin with a healthy glow.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.
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Dimple Kapadia
Indian Actress
I just love candles... the colour, the glow, the light.
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Gene Tunney
American Athlete
To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.
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Ray Stannard Baker
American Journalist
Goodness is uneventful. It does not flash, it glows.
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Frank McCourt
Irish Author
Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow.
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Hennessy Carolina
American Entertainer
I want to be one tone, and I want to glow.
Quote examples
Jessica Biel
American Actress
I don't feel very glowing, especially after wearing makeup - and not necessarily my choice of makeup - for 12 hours straight on a movie set. When I'm playing a character, her look is sometimes different from my own.
Quote examples
Irina Shayk
Russian Model
Don't forget to eat a lot of greens and fish oil pills. Those are two of the best things to keep your skin glowing.
Quote examples
Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
I'd like to think we can make a nice, glowing change to British dressing.
Quote examples
Claudia Kim
South Korean Actress
For an everyday look, I prefer natural-looking skin with a healthy glow.
Quote examples
Thomas Jefferson
American President
The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.
Quote examples
Dimple Kapadia
Indian Actress
I just love candles... the colour, the glow, the light.
Quote examples
Gene Tunney
American Athlete
To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.
Quote examples
Ray Stannard Baker
American Journalist
Goodness is uneventful. It does not flash, it glows.
Quote examples
Frank McCourt
Irish Author
Happiness is hard to recall. Its just a glow.
Quote examples
Hennessy Carolina
American Entertainer
I want to be one tone, and I want to glow.
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