Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaten (down)
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The bride’s ensembles were designed by an Oscar-winning costume designer; film crews, photographers, and more than 1,000 reporters descended upon Monaco to cover the nuptials; the guest list glittered with international celebrity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Starter Davis Martin shined, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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As highlighted in the El Paso detention center, the measles outbreak has shined a light on the health disparities suffered by the most vulnerable.—
Professor David R. Hill,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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That experience — viewing such an alien terrain at close range as the sun gleamed over the horizon, highlighting the troughs and peaks of a foreign land — brought home for the crew how unique our home planet is.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Chiney Ogwumike wowed in a two-piece ensemble that shimmered and sparkled in black sequins.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is accompanied by a brightening of the comet, but 3I/ATLAS brightened even more than expected.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Imagine my surprise when MMskincare’s tinted Glow Guard Correct Eye Creamimmediately brightened my under eyes with more efficacy than a color corrector.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The diamonds sparkled and shimmered, drawing my eyes into the glimmering light.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the song, which Springsteen also performed in 2016, shimmered on stage with Lofgren and Morello trading guitar solos and Springsteen finding his upper register to provoke a lump-in-throat moment.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands and the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Beaten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaten%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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