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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
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
He’ll be joined by Dell Curry, who’s probably still beaming from having his jersey retired in the Spectrum Center rafters in April.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
In turbulent times, there was something soothing about seeing Lineker back on a couch, beaming at us from ITV’s Brooklyn set, bantering with presenter Laura Woods and the panel (including former BBC pal Ian Wright) just like old times.
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Like other fans cheering on the team at its training base in Tampa, Dias was beaming with pride over Cape Verde’s successful start to its first ever World Cup.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
In a clip shared on social media, a beaming Kolek could be seen trotting alongside the parade barricade, where scores of fans enthusiastically extended their hands to high-five the point guard and congratulate him.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Built for the field Unlike previous power-beaming demonstrations that took place under ideal conditions, the NRL team deliberately exposed the system to environmental challenges.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
But Adams is bounding around the rooftop beaming, teeth porcelain-white, face slathered in makeup, hair firmly coiffed.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
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Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 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.
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Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
In the years since that email was sent, SpaceX has morphed from a rocketry underdog to the dominant force in the global space launch industry, returning astronaut flights to the United States after years of reliance on Russia and creating a multibillion-dollar business beaming internet from space.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
He’ll be joined by Dell Curry, who’s probably still beaming from having his jersey retired in the Spectrum Center rafters in April.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
In turbulent times, there was something soothing about seeing Lineker back on a couch, beaming at us from ITV’s Brooklyn set, bantering with presenter Laura Woods and the panel (including former BBC pal Ian Wright) just like old times.
—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Like other fans cheering on the team at its training base in Tampa, Dias was beaming with pride over Cape Verde’s successful start to its first ever World Cup.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
In a clip shared on social media, a beaming Kolek could be seen trotting alongside the parade barricade, where scores of fans enthusiastically extended their hands to high-five the point guard and congratulate him.
—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Built for the field Unlike previous power-beaming demonstrations that took place under ideal conditions, the NRL team deliberately exposed the system to environmental challenges.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
But Adams is bounding around the rooftop beaming, teeth porcelain-white, face slathered in makeup, hair firmly coiffed.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction.
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The best antiaging devices have the latest technology to give you glowing, radiant skin at home.
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One gallery features a towering tree with a grinning Cheshire Cat tucked among vibrant begonias and unusual foliage, while other spaces are filled with whimsical topiary creatures, fountains and playful signage that nudges guests deeper into Wonderland.
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Cusack and Burke were photographed grinning ear-to-ear at the premiere of Cradle Will Rock in 1999.
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The formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
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But plenty of these bright red and crisp white shirts belong to Panama fans.
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The prospects for Chip’s Seeds continue to be bright, too.
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Cameras later caught Cunningham laughing as Bonner's meltdown escalated, and both players were hit with technical fouls.
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Gates recalled laughing at his thriftiness—but for the hedge fund mogul, every penny counts.
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Listing soon, while the numbers are still dazzling, could be strategic.
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Pop these strips on dry teeth while doing skincare or your makeup, and then brace yourself for a dazzling white outcome.
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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