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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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
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The beaming smile that brought so much comfort to so many was the defining feature of the bust.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
While the creators at the NFL game were filming a wacky sketch in the end zone, Mohan was watching from the sidelines, beaming at the access his platform gave them.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Baldwin asked Scoop, referring to a green light beaming from his finger.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The first was to deploy a series of dummy satellites, which were meant to simulate how Starship will one day send real versions of SpaceX’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites into orbit through a horizontal hatch in the side of the vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Applause is heard in the background as the wife is shown beaming a smile before placing her hand over her face, seemingly in shock.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Crawford was beaming when asked about containing Underwood in the postgame press conference.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
The curtain peeled back to reveal a beaming Carpenter, who was clad in a sparkly black dress and heels.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Cannon stood between the siblings, his face beaming with a bright smile and his arms wrapped around their shoulders.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The beaming smile that brought so much comfort to so many was the defining feature of the bust.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
While the creators at the NFL game were filming a wacky sketch in the end zone, Mohan was watching from the sidelines, beaming at the access his platform gave them.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Baldwin asked Scoop, referring to a green light beaming from his finger.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The first was to deploy a series of dummy satellites, which were meant to simulate how Starship will one day send real versions of SpaceX’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites into orbit through a horizontal hatch in the side of the vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Applause is heard in the background as the wife is shown beaming a smile before placing her hand over her face, seemingly in shock.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Crawford was beaming when asked about containing Underwood in the postgame press conference.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
The curtain peeled back to reveal a beaming Carpenter, who was clad in a sparkly black dress and heels.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Isaiah Rodgers, who played for the Eagles in 2024 and has been becoming a star this season with the Vikings, offered some glowing praise for the Philadelphia star.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The meteors, known for their brightness and speed, travel at about 41 miles per second into Earth's atmosphere and can leave glowing trains, or incandescent bits of debris following the meteor, that last for several seconds to minutes.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Twenty yards melting into history, Martin tumbled forward and rose grinning, his team’s fake punt gamble striking gold.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stays can include Day of the Dead workshops, such as Catrina face painting; a special menu on November 1, 2025; and a luminous procession through the mangroves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The formula works not just to lighten discoloration, but also to visibly shrink and smooth the look of spots for a more even, luminous complexion overall.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now, children laugh and study in the open-air structure, boasting candy-bright paint.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair also snapped a sweet photo together at the reception, both smiling ear to ear for the shot.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Windy conditions didn’t stop us from paddling through its wavy, aquamarine waters while snapping smiling selfies.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Blue Moon is both a modest movie and a dazzling, generous work.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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This image captures the Rubin Observatory beneath a dazzling sweep of the southern Milky Way galaxy, with the Large Magellanic Cloud glowing softly to the left.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While black, brass, and matte finishes have dominated interiors in recent years, chrome is making a radiant return in 2025.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s designed to be applied as a radiant base for makeup or for solo wear.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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