haloes

verb

present tense third-person singular of halo
as in beams

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haloes
  1. beams
  2. shines
  3. radiates
  4. lights
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  • Many other states and countries have been making use of the images Carbon Mapper’s first satellite, Tanager-1, beams down.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That model beams your notes over to your phone, where they're handily transcribed in a companion app.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of beams
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  • Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But where Kamalame Cay really shines is with its portfolio of villas that can house between 4 and 12 guests, ranging in size, architecture, and vantage point to meet the needs of every type of vacationer.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shines
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  • Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Keep in mind that heat still radiates from the bulb, so the lamp should sit on a stable surface away from paper, fabric or anything else that could scorch.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of radiates
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  • Moments later, Andrew enters the home and lights a pipe before meeting the same fate.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • State what lights you up, then invite feedback, because collaboration works best when your adventurous spirit meets boundaries.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Haloes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haloes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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