as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror
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as in to glow
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly
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Recent Examples of glare
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Ray-Ban glasses offer 100-percent UV protection, plus polarized lenses that help reduce glare and improve visibility.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The goal was to streamline evaluations, but the rollout revealed a glaring oversight: there was no formal policy in place governing the use of AI in classrooms.
—Blake Behmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glare
Noun
Despite growing up in Hollywood's glare, Connor and his sister Isabella, 32, have managed to keep their lives relatively low-key.
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Through successful strategies, consultancy, authorship, and public speaking, Chad cuts through the noise with purpose and clarity, determined to bridge glaring workforce gaps.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare
Noun
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One of the simplest ways to make sure your home gets that natural glow is by taking care of your windows and door glass.—
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With its creamy neutral base and iridescent glow, the glazed donut works for pretty much all occasions—especially for celebrating a loved one’s big day.—
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There are two slick but subtle colors, Meteor Ash which is a deep, dark grey and Pearl Black which has a darker, quietly gleaming feel to it.—
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The towering pillars and crossbars of the Golden Lotus Temple were hosed down by the Asads and are once again gleaming white.—
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In the sweet snap, Tove can be seen nestled between Collins and McDowell, staring up at her dad.—
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With the Senators not back in action until Wednesday, fans will stare feverishly at the wild-card standings.—
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
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Does slapping Pattinson’s scowling face on the phenomenon lead us to see it any differently?—
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In a moment that went viral, Ferrell, 57, dressed up as his lovable, innocent character from the 2003 holiday classic Elf — and watched the Los Angeles Kings play the Philadelphia Flyers while scowling, drinking beer and holding a cigarette.—
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Think bold reds, glints of gold, and just the right amount of flair to take you from polite family dinners to full-on bar crawls.—
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Using specialized macro lenses, the crew captured millimeter-level details, from the glint in a spider’s eye to the fine hairs on a beetle’s mandibles.—
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Meanwhile, equity futures are laughing at us, flashing green on Sunday night.—
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This neon green swimsuit is the epitome of all of these elements, with a playful cutout across the torso and a high-cut waist to flash some skin.—
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“Glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glare. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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