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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
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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
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
Then Rubio looked back at his beaming master.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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
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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The driver switches the radio silent, the world glowing around them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The reports from the back fields were immediately glowing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 80-foot-long grinning behemoth floating in a roadside pond was built as an anniversary gift for the owner’s whale-loving wife.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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On the short walk from the changing rooms to the outdoor saunas — despite banya hats flying off and robes coming undone in the sub-30-degree weather — the sauna-goers were grinning.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Premium long-staple 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton makes for a bedding set that’s ultra-smooth, silky, and with a luminous sheen.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Exit on the other side into Manhattan, moving along wide and luminous avenues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Points of bright-eyed inspiration.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This World Premiere buddy comedy will warm your heart and leave you laughing long after the lanterns go out.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The short film featured footage of her and William, as well as their kids, walking and laughing on the grounds of their countryside estate in Norfolk.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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