Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaten (down)
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Making an appearance with Russell at the Palace of Fine Arts on February 5, Ciara turned heads with a black lace peekaboo bustier, which emerged from an asymmetrical silver wraparound skirt that glittered from every angle.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026 -
George, nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 2025 Tony Awards, looked dapper in a classic tuxedo next to his wife, who glittered in a pearly gown.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her illness has shined a spotlight on her friendships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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St John’s Prep boys and Lexington girls shone brightest at The Track at New Balance on Saturday afternoon with each claiming a Div.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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Several diamond cocktail rings sparkled on her fingers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon, crews from the Key Largo Harbor Marina, where the boat is docked, worked to place yellow booms around the boat to try containing the diesel, which glistened in a rainbow slick on top of the water.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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Just take a look at Rapunzel, Galadriel, and Sailor Moon—all mythical beings whose hair never tangled (only floated and glistened).—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rong Niu’s pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men’s basketball game.—
Alanis Thames,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rong Niu's pink sequined dress shimmered under the arena lights at a recent Miami men's basketball game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just inside the front door of a Circle K convenience store, the district manager glared at a small kiosk.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
17 Dec. 2025
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New Amy spent the first season being glared at by most of the staff, because Old Amy was 10 times worse than that colleague who keeps reheating fish in the microwave.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Beaten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaten%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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