BEATING (DOWN) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

beating (down)

verb

Definition of beating (down)

present participle of beat (down)

as in shining

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Charlotte’s dining scene is shining bright among the stars of the South once again.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
While Cowtown’s film industry is shining now thanks in part to Taylor Sheridan, the festival is proof that locals have been passionate about the art form for some time now.

— Brayden Garcia October 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of shining

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My home school, Georgetown University, does that, too, often with the prosperous elderly donor beaming in the front row.

— David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
The beaming toddler could be seen crouching over a large pumpkin outside while wearing a navy blue rain jacket, blue jeans that were cuffed at the bottom, and a pair of orange boots.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of beaming

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The City of Angels star proved otherwise by uploading several photos of herself in her younger years, followed by a video of herself radiating from the inside and on the outside today.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Peak was certainly radiating, thanks to glossy eyelid makeup, rose blush and highlight on her cheeks, and sparkling pink lips.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiating

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If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Some also have other antiaging superstars like retinol, brightening ingredients like vitamin C, antioxidants like vitamin E, or niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) to strengthen the skin barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightening

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The cigars are so good that Eric, Carole’s emotional support gay, and Preston, Erin’s emotional support gay, are lighting their cigars in the same flame.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Swap the throw pillows, drape a blanket over worn spots, add a slipcover or washable topper and change out the rug, curtains or lighting around it.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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