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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
ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by racks of clothes and a plethora of colorful accessories lined up along tables or piled up, the GCDS cofounder and creative director was beaming for the brand’s return to the show format after a one-year hiatus from the Milan Fashion Week schedule.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sullivan regularly anointed stars and cultural icons with a single appearance, beaming performers—Elvis Presley, the Supremes, and the Beatles—straight into homes that might never otherwise encounter them.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Camera crews, beaming images live around the world, showed Honnold’s eye-popping athleticism and his calm, jovial demeanor amid a life-and-death scenario.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Tilly shouted from the floor of the arena to her father, Ron, in the stands, several feet above, beaming down at history.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
In a photo dump shared on February 21, a beaming Markle could be seen pouring the brut—a 2022 Napa Valley varietal—into coupe glasses while embracing one of the year’s trendiest colorways.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
CapRadio’s tower plan CapRadio tried for more than a decade to repair the tower beaming KXPR, which transmits classical music.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old Cedar Lake woman wore a beaming smile that rivaled the shiny sequins on her plum party dress.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 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
The Indian leader stepped out of the plane beaming and descended the staircase to a big hug from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife, Sara Netanyahu.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by racks of clothes and a plethora of colorful accessories lined up along tables or piled up, the GCDS cofounder and creative director was beaming for the brand’s return to the show format after a one-year hiatus from the Milan Fashion Week schedule.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sullivan regularly anointed stars and cultural icons with a single appearance, beaming performers—Elvis Presley, the Supremes, and the Beatles—straight into homes that might never otherwise encounter them.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Camera crews, beaming images live around the world, showed Honnold’s eye-popping athleticism and his calm, jovial demeanor amid a life-and-death scenario.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
Tilly shouted from the floor of the arena to her father, Ron, in the stands, several feet above, beaming down at history.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
In a photo dump shared on February 21, a beaming Markle could be seen pouring the brut—a 2022 Napa Valley varietal—into coupe glasses while embracing one of the year’s trendiest colorways.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
CapRadio’s tower plan CapRadio tried for more than a decade to repair the tower beaming KXPR, which transmits classical music.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old Cedar Lake woman wore a beaming smile that rivaled the shiny sequins on her plum party dress.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
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Eloise's shining moment comes in Quinn's To Sir Phillip, With Love, and follows her love story with Sir Phillip Crane—yes, that Phillip, who married his late brother's true love Marina Thompson.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her world, fueled by her life, was the shining and irrefutable definition of integrity.—
Josh Peter,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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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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And while some of their feedback may not be as glowing as anticipated, remember that this type of open communication will only strengthen your relationship.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
23 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Saldaña showed off her glowing bare skin in an idyllic, glam-free selfie shared on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed on to the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The brightening and blurring properties come from bismuth oxychloride, a mineral that adds a light-reflecting luminous finish, and silicones that create the illusion of blurred skin.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The tint can be used on its own or as a luminous, tone-evening foundation base; it can also be tapped into the high points of the face as a highlighter.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, the Solarium serves breakfast (strong coffee, fresh fruit, and French-leaning pastries) in a bright, skylit setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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At Jil Sander, Belloti’s martini mood tried to perk things up, and makeup artist Lucia Pica translated it into neon red lips, much brighter than those that walked for Dolce & Gabbana (the brand’s own liquid lip in a brick-y shade called Audacity).—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even Wilder was completely engaged, spotting colorful beadwork and laughing as Alvin played.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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More of the Clyburn family is seen throughout the trailer crying, laughing and living in Montana.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their dazzling play captivates the city, and has for some time now.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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