haloes

verb

present tense third-person singular of halo
as in beams

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  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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  • Amenities and experiences This is where Nômade Temple Madrid truly shines, as the hotel offers endless experiences for every taste.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Thiel suggests, let’s make hay — meaning, bushels of money — while the sun shines.
    — David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of shines
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  • Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.
    — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiates
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  • If Mick hadn’t come cruising into that playground, lights off?
    — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Alex Consani walks into a room and lights the whole thing up.
    — Time, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lights
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