beaming 1 of 2

adjective

1
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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2
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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beaming

2 of 2

verb

present participle of beam
1
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
Adjective
Jason Sudeikis playfully shields daughter Daisy Josephine and son Otis Alexander from the beaming Los Angeles sun while at the Ted Lasso season 4 premiere on July 27. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 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
On top of Reflect Orbital's plans, companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin and Starcloud are awaiting the FCC's decisions on respective applications to deploy their own massive fleets of orbiting data centers and internet-beaming satellites. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 July 2026 Flight controllers had to overcome initial communication and pointing problems with Link, beaming up software patches. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026 The first snap showed Haliburton, 26, and his bride beaming for the camera, with Jones looking stunning in a white mini dress, teamed with matching heels. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 When The Observer mentioned Muller relaying that story and the discussion the duo had was broached, Ajayi began beaming. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Sam Neill was beaming at his final public appearance in June, a month before his death. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026 The actress was seen beaming and throwing up her arm while posing for a group photo that included Manolo, who held a tambourine featuring a photo of his mother's face. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Scott Swift, next to a beaming Kelce, applauded his daughter’s new flame. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Clear skies and beaming sunshine are expected as temperatures soar. — Hali Smith july 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
  1. shining
  2. smiling
  3. glowing
  4. grinning
  5. luminous
  6. bright
  7. laughing
  8. dazzling
Adjective
  • 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
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.
    — Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of smiling
Verb
  • Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Prince William had a rare casual moment while go-karting in July 1988 at Buckmore Park Playscape, captured in a portrait of him grinning while holding his helmet.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • In the winning clubhouse Sunday afternoon, White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer couldn’t stop grinning.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of grinning
Adjective
  • Start with Deneb, one of the most luminous stars known, then follow the line downward through the cross.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But despite brownstones, diners, skyscrapers and bridges, this city is no recognizable metropolis — plus, it’s all bathed in a luminous purple glow.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • With no bright moon competing against faint meteors, observers under rural skies could see 60 to 100 meteors per hour, while even suburban observers should enjoy a steady stream of shooting stars.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Think jelly sandals, silk scarves and headwraps, blue eyeshadow, bright jewel-tone dresses, or blouses with fun accents like feather cuffs.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bright
Verb
  • Sikoa left, Fatu turned his back, and Rollins superkicked him and walked off laughing.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Singer Gibby Haynes paces anxiously at centerstage, laughing maniacally into a megaphone.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • The comeback saga rings ever so true for those in the movie theater industry, and for those millions of moviegoers who love to watch dazzling images on the huge silver screens of theaters.
    — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • But then, those mechanics—along with loads of elaborately fake-looking special effects, which now, rather than being dazzling, are just business as usual—are the hallmarks of all Marvel movies.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026
Definition of dazzling

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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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