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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 Synonyms for beaming
Adjective
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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 -
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over 12,000 glowing Amazon ratings back up the hype.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The episode follows Maria (Siena Kelly), a food researcher whose latest project receives a glowing review from a focus group subject named Verity (Rosy McEwen), one of Maria's ex-classmates who was relentlessly bullied in school.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her luminous journey has been showcased in prominent media, including South Jersey Magazine.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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To the visible eye, every dress is in incredible condition—luminous colors, embroideries from more than a century ago that shimmer anew, each silhouette fitted impeccably on the mannequin—and for some visitors, this will prove the most remarkable part of the show.—
Amy Verner,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The berries sink into the batter creating jammy pockets of tender fruit, enhanced by the bright lemon zest in the sponge.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Prevost appeared Thursday wearing a bright red shoulder cover and an ornate stole – in keeping with Catholic tradition but departing from the simplistic white that Francis wore onto the same balcony 12 years earlier.—
Eric Bradner,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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As for her accessories, the actress kept her look minimal, favoring a few dazzling rings.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Stargazing North Carolinians are in luck this month – one of astronomy’s most dazzling phenomena will be visible soon.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Its appeal lies in its versatility: radiant and uplifting without being loud.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Signature details of the watch include a radiant purple mother-of-pearl dial, 300 meters of water resistance, and the Oris Red Rotor all-mechanical movement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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In the photos, Williams can be seen smiling and laughing while wearing a black dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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People couldn't stop laughing at the pup's acting performance, with some viewers even falling and defending his theatrics.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Additional alerts may be issued Tuesday afternoon if sunny and warm conditions continue, the alert said.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Saturday’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees and a 50% chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
12 May 2025
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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