HALOED Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

haloed

verb

past tense of halo

as in beat (down)

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This game also pits two of the tournament’s standout players against each other, as Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has shone for Brazil with four goals and one assist and Manchester City’s Haaland is firmly in the Golden Boot race with five goals.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Love’s son, Christian, took the lead on some tunes, as did TV icon and longtime Beach Boys cohort John Stamos, who shone on drums, keyboards and guitar.

— Daily News, Daily News, 4 July 2026

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About 45 minutes before another World Cup match in Houston, a message from astronauts aboard the International Space Station noting the holiday was beamed into the stadium.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026

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This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of radiated

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Her rich brunette color was brightened with shimmering, blonde highlights that were especially apparent in her half-up braid crown.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026
The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

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