as in to beam
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With a beaming smile, Turner patted his chest with pride and looked out at the crowd.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
18 June 2025 -
The formula combines vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to give you a beaming, radiant finish that can be worn alone or paired under or over makeup.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2025
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There are laughs, certainly, and plenty of visual spectacle, but the real surprise is how gently the film treats its young protagonist's emotional life, allowing moments of silence and softness to shine amid the cosmic chaos.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Out of darkness, can come light, so let that light shine bright.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Furthermore, alpha hydroxy acid—citric acid, to be exact—adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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Additionally, peptides and niacinamide help protect against dark spots while brightening the skin and refining pores.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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But Purvis especially, in spite of Patience’s self-containment, radiates quiet charisma — new-star power.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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That focus radiated out across the Lululemon lineup and has since expanded to multiple running, training and lifestyle options, now for both women and men.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Make sure to listen for the small nudges of interest, the tiny sparks of joy and the things that light you up.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The violence included rioters hurling projectiles at law enforcement officers and lighting numerous self-driving electric vehicles on fire.—
Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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