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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
‘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
This image shows the ESO's VLTI beaming four separate lasers into the sky towards the Tarantula Nebula.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 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
Musk argued that simply placing a solar panel on the ground could gather more energy during the day than collecting, beaming, and converting energy from space to Earth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
In her last Stories post on Thursday, Henderson shared a joyful selfie of herself and Styles beaming for the camera in their Washington Commanders hats.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now that Tate has done it, Dawczak is beaming with pride.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 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
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
This image shows the ESO's VLTI beaming four separate lasers into the sky towards the Tarantula Nebula.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 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
Musk argued that simply placing a solar panel on the ground could gather more energy during the day than collecting, beaming, and converting energy from space to Earth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
In her last Stories post on Thursday, Henderson shared a joyful selfie of herself and Styles beaming for the camera in their Washington Commanders hats.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now that Tate has done it, Dawczak is beaming with pride.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
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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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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 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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Small but mighty, this two-pack of glowing tiki torches—which also moonlights as an ambient light source—delivers high-quality surround sound.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The house is dizzyingly animate, like a video game where every object is a glowing grail.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Mira leaned back, shimmied under the limbo ribbon, then popped up, grinning, and shot her arms out triumphantly.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The successful trainer kept grinning through a congratulatory gauntlet following Friday night's Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, hoping that colt Emerging Market can double the celebration for him in Saturday's Kentucky Derby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The gothic building, opened in 1927, was first named Hammerstein's Theatre in honor of owner Arthur Hammerstein’s father, Oscar Hammerstein I, who helped develop New York’s luminous Times Square.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Try the entire collection, which includes a 16-shadow palette, luminous blush, and two brushes for less than $90.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Members of both chambers seemed to enjoy his 20-minute address, listening intently and laughing at the monarch’s jokes and giving him standing ovations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Liu is spotted laughing on the set of Superfakes in Madison Square Park in New York City on April 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Available in dazzling red, yellow, and pink varieties, Garden Jewels™ Gerbera daisies produce up to 100 flowers per plant over a long season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Swanson was credited with nine assists, including running in on some slow rollers, getting to balls headed up the middle, making some dazzling spin moves and showing grace under pressure to help the Cubs (21-12) win their 14th of 17 games overall and 10th straight home game.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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