HALOING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

haloing

verb

present participle of halo

as in shining

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The shining light this year is that there hasn’t been a major hurricane.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Skarsgard, who, like Colman, has made some daring career moves in recent years, became the only man to do this knight-in-shining-wicker justice.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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And at Mugler, the mood was set before the first look appeared, with screens beaming erotic footage that included mating snails, sweaty skin, a woman’s tongue and two people kissing.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Richard Schiff in particular, was just beaming at me in this warm and wonderful way.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of beaming

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In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of radiating

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From setting up special meals to just brightening days with smiles and genuine care, the staff here lift the already luxury experience to the next level.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Here, the exclusive tech is enhanced with firming peptides, caffeine, and marine ferment, plus brightening kakudu plum extract.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightening

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The fixture can attach to any flat surface with stick-on adhesives in just seconds, so say goodbye to the days of dim bathroom lighting or cooking under gloomy overheads.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
This technique, which consists of lighting a canvas from behind, confirmed the presence of the two women seated on the bench.

— Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

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