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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
the orchestra began its season of outdoor concerts under a beaming moon
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as in smiling
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
Mom's beaming face shone with love as we all gathered for a family photo
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as in glowing
to emit rays of light
a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s
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as in grinning
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
my father beamed when I showed him my new car
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Recent Examples of beaming
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
In March 2025, for example, the company demonstrated its power-beaming tech at EverBank Stadium, home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, in a test that successfully transmitted energy over the full 300-foot (90-meter) length of the football field.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Andre said, her bright smile beaming.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Miriam turned her beaming face to her window, gap-tooth a narrow darkness in an otherwise white smile.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Their games began beaming into households across the country, night after night, summer after summer.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
His husband, animal rights advocate Marlon Reis, stood beaming nearby.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
During the toast, the beaming monarch made numerous jokes, charming guests while keeping them laughing.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In the shots, Kelce is seen on one knee beneath a floral arch, while a beaming Swift holds his face and shows off her huge diamond ring.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Mom had to be beaming after Gorajski’s performance Monday for the Thunderbolts in a 15-0 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over host Stagg in Palos Hiills.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
In March 2025, for example, the company demonstrated its power-beaming tech at EverBank Stadium, home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, in a test that successfully transmitted energy over the full 300-foot (90-meter) length of the football field.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Andre said, her bright smile beaming.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Miriam turned her beaming face to her window, gap-tooth a narrow darkness in an otherwise white smile.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Their games began beaming into households across the country, night after night, summer after summer.
—Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
His husband, animal rights advocate Marlon Reis, stood beaming nearby.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
During the toast, the beaming monarch made numerous jokes, charming guests while keeping them laughing.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Brilliant knots of newborn stars, dark rivers of dust and glowing cavities carved by stellar winds combine to create a vivid portrait of galaxies in constant motion.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) also reveals the cooler dust spread across the galaxy, glowing at longer wavelengths and shown in blue.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Before the team left for Montreal, Helenius was grinning from ear to ear talking about the experience of practicing with the Sabres at this time of year.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Instead, out stepped the face of the mainstreamed hard right, grinning in light blue pants and a sports jacket.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Beyond its luminous core, Messier 77 is also a highly active site of star formation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The Boot of Cortez, on the other hand, is 98 percent pure gold, and its rich, luminous hue exemplifies that composition.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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The trick is not to chase every bright idea.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The next morning, the pair are chatting and laughing.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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Sometimes laughing is better than crying.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The Southern Hemisphere has its own polar lights known as the southern lights, or aurora australis, which create a dazzling display of their own.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Dreyer added an assist when the 19-year-old Soma scored his first career goal — a dazzling one — in his 12th appearance for a 3-0 advantage in the 54th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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