HALOING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

haloing

verb

present participle of halo

as in shining

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Another recent event brought members of TV’s current shining star into the Trekkie universe to put their spin on the same episode.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Profitability is really shining, with big beats on operating income and EPS in the fourth quarter.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shining

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Despite a paywall, a graphic on the piece shows data centers in these outposts beaming valuable data to the Middle Kingdom, which, to the American government, is unacceptable.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In the black and white image, Parton is seeing beaming at the monarch.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of beaming

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Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings.

— Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of radiating

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The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightening

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