Thesaurus results for BEATEN (DOWN)

beaten (down)

verb

variants or beat (down)

Definition of beaten (down)

past participle of beat (down)

as in glittered

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The simple-but-elegant cut was made even more glamorous by the luminous nature of the fabric, which glittered underneath the lights on Friday’s red carpet.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Our last breakfast was a beauty—pastries on deck as Toronto glittered ahead.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of glittered

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Another newcomer that shined was preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year Jesse-May Hall.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Like Hudson’s Daytime Emmys look, the pumps shone on the red carpeting, possessing a mirror-like effect that reflected the lighting.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of shone

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Sparkling displays showcased the House’s pieces in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, trays were laden with Tiffany Blue martinis, and the belle of the ball—the Bird on a Rock—gleamed outside.

— Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleamed

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The lightened and brightened interiors showcase wide-plank light oak floors, textured plaster walls, designer lighting, and French doors that open seamlessly to the outdoors.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026
And following the midterm elections that gave climate-friendly Democrats control of the House and Senate, the prospects of reviving the clean energy agenda suddenly brightened.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of brightened

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Right on cue, Seyfried stepped up, placing a Tiffany ornament on the tree, and immediately, the Bird on a Rock shimmered to life, illuminating the bustling streets below.

— Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Her body skin shimmered, and her face glowed, looking even brighter with the help of what appear to be light-brown color contact lenses.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of shimmered

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Markle scowled and glared at people in the front row of the courtroom.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Doncic came right back, drilling a three-pointer over Gary Payton II on the next possession and put his fingers on his lips and glared at the crowd.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

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