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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
Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Her eldest child was filmed beaming after the cute reunion, with the proud mom capturing it on camera.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The beaming sister of the bride dropped a set of family photos to her Instagram the month after the five-day wedding celebration in Palm Beach, Florida, showing Olympia and Adira in matching baby blue dresses.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Phillips, star of the Bridget Jones franchise, was beaming about being SXSW London’s opening night film.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In what could be viewed as a precursor project, SpaceX has already lofted 10,000 Starlink broadband-beaming satellites, with each spacecraft costing US$2 million to build and launch, says Robert Zubrin, one of the world’s top rocket designers.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Miami-Dade’s Saturday rain showers could not damper the spirit and energy of dozens of Haitians, Haitian Americans and soccer fans crowded together waving flags, beaming expectantly at North Miami’s Moca Plaza to meet players on the Haitian National Football Team.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The services aim to eliminate cellular dead zones in remote and rural areas by using satellites that act as orbiting cell towers, capable of beaming data to unmodified phones on the ground.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster plummeted back to Earth and crashed into the Gulf, beaming live views of its fall from space until the screen went black.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 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
After Kevin Martin made a buzzer-beating layup to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of an opening-round series, Adelman was beaming during his postgame news conference.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Her eldest child was filmed beaming after the cute reunion, with the proud mom capturing it on camera.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The beaming sister of the bride dropped a set of family photos to her Instagram the month after the five-day wedding celebration in Palm Beach, Florida, showing Olympia and Adira in matching baby blue dresses.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Phillips, star of the Bridget Jones franchise, was beaming about being SXSW London’s opening night film.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In what could be viewed as a precursor project, SpaceX has already lofted 10,000 Starlink broadband-beaming satellites, with each spacecraft costing US$2 million to build and launch, says Robert Zubrin, one of the world’s top rocket designers.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Miami-Dade’s Saturday rain showers could not damper the spirit and energy of dozens of Haitians, Haitian Americans and soccer fans crowded together waving flags, beaming expectantly at North Miami’s Moca Plaza to meet players on the Haitian National Football Team.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The services aim to eliminate cellular dead zones in remote and rural areas by using satellites that act as orbiting cell towers, capable of beaming data to unmodified phones on the ground.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster plummeted back to Earth and crashed into the Gulf, beaming live views of its fall from space until the screen went black.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
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Whatever political direction Democrats plan to take their party in two years at their National Convention to elect a presidential nominee, Denver offers a shining example of what a city looks like when governance goes right for many decades, led by heart and hard work.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
5 May 2026
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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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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
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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 for curls and coils, Carol’s Daughter has earned more than 12,000 glowing reviews—often in rotation in Vogue’s Kiana Murden’s regimen.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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On a recent night in Havana, as another blackout darkened much of the city, taxi driver Leonardo Daniel González steered a friend’s glowing purple 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster through the darkness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Scary Movie 1 star Jon Abrahams returns to menace Cindy, his ex, by grinning at her like a maniac in a psychiatric holding facility.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Stylish swimwear Step into the luminous Anja Paris boutique and you’ll be instantly transported to tropical climes.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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When the skin barrier is healthy, the skin looks calmer, smoother, more luminous and more tolerant of active ingredients, Devgan tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ex-Arsenal player Héctor Bellerín wore bright pink on the Louis Vuitton catwalk in 2019, while Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga walked for Balenciaga in 2022.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Deneb is the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Conversation starters → One Hollywood actor's in-flight rant has travelers laughing — and arguing — all over again.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The Eagles posted a video on the night of the trade of Hurts and Brown on a FaceTime call with each other, laughing uncontrollably.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Miranda Lambert wears a black outfit with a dazzling blue statement necklace at the Billboard Country Power Players 2026 event on June 3 in Nashville.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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