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as in glimmers
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 shines
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in radiates
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 rays
Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Japanese maples do best when sheltered from wind and the hottest rays of the afternoon sun.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can enjoy crisp visibility and encounter reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and more at one of the top dive destinations in Brazil.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The implications of this are that plasma beam instabilities are too weak to explain missing low-energy gamma-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
However, these GeV rays are consistently missing from observations by telescopes like Fermi.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Again, hopefully, Foxx was able to relax a little, grab some rays and just breathe.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The Post-Crescent also reported that a piece of her tooth had been found and matched to her dental X-rays.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The preview for next week’s episode shows Mel and the ladies in Antigua driving dune buggies and swimming with sting rays.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Carrots' pigments can help give you a healthy glow and protect against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Japanese maples do best when sheltered from wind and the hottest rays of the afternoon sun.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Divers and snorkelers can enjoy crisp visibility and encounter reef sharks, sea turtles, rays, and more at one of the top dive destinations in Brazil.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The implications of this are that plasma beam instabilities are too weak to explain missing low-energy gamma-rays.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
However, these GeV rays are consistently missing from observations by telescopes like Fermi.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Again, hopefully, Foxx was able to relax a little, grab some rays and just breathe.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The Post-Crescent also reported that a piece of her tooth had been found and matched to her dental X-rays.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The preview for next week’s episode shows Mel and the ladies in Antigua driving dune buggies and swimming with sting rays.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rays
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Light wood beams and moldings, thick rugs underfoot, and minimalist furnishings tempt even the most dedicated skiers to stay indoors.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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Le Teendezvous was a converted horse stable — dim lights, wooden beams, and a smell that said livestock once lived here.—
Henry Selick,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The chocolate and vanilla are straightforward and inoffensive, but the Chocolate Banana and Cold Brew Coffee are where Koia really shines.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This one radiates intrigue without trying, a cool blend of rhubarb, rose, and vetiver that reads sophisticated but spontaneous.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s all great, but the Guardians aren’t ones to make free-agent splashes, and that’s especially the case with a potential work stoppage clouding everything after the 2026 season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The business mogul glows in a golden gown and matching accessories.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Rays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rays. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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