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Glare

To shine with a bright, dazzling light.

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Broader term 6

Beam 76% connected

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Brightness 76% connected

The quality or state of being bright; splendor; luster; brilliancy; clearness.

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Prominence 76% connected

Alt. of Prominency

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Reflect 76% connected

To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shine 76% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stare 76% connected

The starling.

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Manner of action 1

Beat 76% connected

of Beat

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Derivationally related 4

Blaze 74% connected

A stream of gas or vapor emitting light and heat in the process of combustion; a bright flame.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Blaze 74% connected

A stream of gas or vapor emitting light and heat in the process of combustion; a bright flame.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Glower 74% connected

to look intently; to stare angrily or with a scowl.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Glower 74% connected

to look intently; to stare angrily or with a scowl.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Blaze 92% connected

A stream of gas or vapor emitting light and heat in the process of combustion; a bright flame.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Glower 92% connected

to look intently; to stare angrily or with a scowl.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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