haloed

verb

past tense of halo
as in beat (down)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haloed
  1. shone
  2. beamed
  3. radiated
  4. brightened
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  • Spain is like the 1998 New York Yankees, one of the all-time winningest baseball teams propelled by a charismatic young star, Derek Jeter, and a host of other notable players who shined as a collective unit.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026
  • A couple recent tight ends have shone despite unenviable situations.
    — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of shone
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  • Alejandra also posed for a photo with Javier Bardem, with him and Gere each holding a side of a Spain T-shirt while Alejandra beamed in the middle of them.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Isabel, looking lovely in a red dress, beamed while watching her son.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Definition of beamed
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  • Nicole Kidman radiated in a laidback version of Italian Riviera dressing on July 16.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of radiated
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  • Much of the route ran beside a long wall covered in street art, which brightened the otherwise industrial surroundings.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Here, the menu runs from light ricotta ravioli brightened with lemon to a suckling pig dressed with achiote, sweet potatoes, and marjoram.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of brightened
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