radiate

Example Sentences

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“There is always work to be done in this life,” she said sternly, her eyes radiating a certain heat that made me uncomfortable.

From Literature

Disabled after a childhood accident, Belle spent most of her time indoors, radiating a sadness that even at the age of 4 made Gilberg worry for her safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Another bushfire near the small town of Walwa crackled with lightning as it radiated enough heat to form a localised thunderstorm.

From Barron's

The intense focus of the dozen people in the room radiates an aura of calm despite the cacophony of medical machinery beeping and pumping away.

From BBC

Hence, the inspiration for the photo: a take on the quintessential family-style portrait — the ones you kind of cringe at when you walk into someone’s home, radiating manufactured happiness.

From Los Angeles Times