irradiating

verb

present participle of irradiate
1
as in illuminating
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiating
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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Recent Examples of irradiating The facility’s location at Idaho National Laboratory allows users to leverage adjacent world-class infrastructure, including the Advanced Test Reactor for irradiating salts and the Analytical Research Laboratories for detailed isotopic analysis. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026 After decades of technological and scientific advancements, irradiating food is now a common practice around the world. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025 Experts agree that nuclear deterrence is not a pure numbers game (all sides would soon just be irradiating rubble). — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiating
  1. illuminating
  2. radiating
  3. lighting
  4. emitting
  5. brightening
  6. casting
  7. releasing
  8. emanating
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  • The answers that follow are illuminating into what art inspires today’s most active collectors.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fixed on a mobile rig that will at times careen and whoosh across the stage when not otherwise holding on Winter, Anderson’s camera catches the expressionism and chiaroscuro of stage lights illuminating and fading off the singer’s face.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of illuminating
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  • In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of radiating
Verb
  • This technique, which consists of lighting a canvas from behind, confirmed the presence of the two women seated on the bench.
    — Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Guests can see the furniture, materials, and lighting under discussion, then walk the district to the next event.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lighting
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  • This breathable, double-sided mitt boasts 160 LEDs in total, emitting both red and near-infrared light.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • On this, too, Brazil has electoral laws that ban AI tools from ranking candidates or emitting opinions.
    — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of emitting
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  • Though it's already packed with energizing caffeine and circulation-boosting ginseng, the formula takes the brightening powers up a notch with light-reflecting particles that could pass for a full eight hours of sleep.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why this skin tint, which has hydrating squalane along with brightening vitamin C and SPF for sun protection made my list.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of brightening
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  • Victorian Psycho survived casting shake-ups and a studio exit all to later land a Cannes premiere.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans have filed lawsuits in multiple states trying to prevent those voters, who typically support Democrats, from casting ballots.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of casting
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  • Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, has been acquiring and releasing films since 2020 across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal, among other markets.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The then-head of the bank also was arrested for allegedly circumventing procedures in releasing the money to the charity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of releasing
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  • Its unfurling will reveal an image of the cosmos overlain with blooming flowers and splintered prisms emanating rainbows.
    — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • From territorial defense to corridor security The Mecca agreement emerged as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states faced intensified missile and drone threats linked to the Iran conflict and Houthi attacks emanating from Yemen.
    — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of emanating

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“Irradiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiating. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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