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as in glimmer
a very small amount
the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive
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as in to shine
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
laugh wrinkles rayed out from the corners of the old man's eyes
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Recent Examples of ray
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What is the odeness of a hair dryer, a brake pedal, a ray of winter light, a harsh word in the street?
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises applying moisturizer first, followed by sunscreen for optimal hydration and protection from UV rays.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, vitamin C works with vitamin E to protect your skin against harmful UV rays.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The extra graphical features of this re-release (including ray tracing) help sell the 'haunted house' feeling of an empty colony at the center of constant storms.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
What is the odeness of a hair dryer, a brake pedal, a ray of winter light, a harsh word in the street?
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) advises applying moisturizer first, followed by sunscreen for optimal hydration and protection from UV rays.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, vitamin C works with vitamin E to protect your skin against harmful UV rays.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
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Then the built‑in router beams Wi‑Fi around the camp.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wood beams, terracotta floors, and antique furniture run through every property for a healthy dose of design inspiration.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yet, on arguably the country’s biggest sporting day, the then-19-year-old showed no glimmer of nerves.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Red-hot cattle futures cooled off a bit last month, offering a glimmer of hope for Texas Roadhouse .—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The duo shines in front of a deep forward group, carrying Vegas to an incredible regular season and the Golden Knights’ second Stanley Cup championship in four years.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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When every full moon shines in 2025.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The woman was visibly trembling and radiated the metallic scent of tequila.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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While the $20 endless shrimp deal made quite a splash with customers, the company suffered millions in operating losses.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mountains glowed with golden light, evoking a sense of enchantment and possibility.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Los Milics was the subject of a glowing profile in the September 2025 issue of Food and Wine Magazine.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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After all, that warped sitcom spoof has to be one of the most genuinely demented things to ever air, without a shred of warning and in the middle of the night, on cable TV.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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