haloed

verb

past tense of halo
as in beat (down)

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  1. shone
  2. beamed
  3. radiated
  4. brightened
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  • The sun shone on Lova’s second day in Manchester, so spending the morning outdoors was in the cards.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Though Clemson and Davis took the first two spots in the ranking, plenty of others shined.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shone
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  • In September 2025, Kotb beamed from ear to ear on Haley Joy and Hope’s first days of third and first grade, respectively.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Television cameras beamed stock cars racing inside an iconic stadium to audiences around the world.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of beamed
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  • The extended chords radiated color, but despite the influence of hip-hop and video-game music, the playing felt less mischievous than relentlessly mechanical.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Gomez radiated in another stunning look for a Rare Beginnings campaign video.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 July 2026
Definition of radiated
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  • Around that time, the comet experienced a large outburst, which brightened it about 8,000 times.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • My whole life, my father had brightened at the sight of me, laughed at my jokes, and advised my brother, three years younger, to follow my example.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightened
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