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as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
the orchestra began its season of outdoor concerts under a beaming moon
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as in smiling
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
Mom's beaming face shone with love as we all gathered for a family photo
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as in glowing
to emit rays of light
a lighthouse has beamed from this site since the 1790s
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as in grinning
to express an emotion (as amusement) by curving the lips upward
my father beamed when I showed him my new car
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Recent Examples of beaming
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Baumler was beaming as the huddle broke.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Fans of original Trek will also be happy to see Spock, Uhura and, later, Scotty, on the show, beaming down with their old-school flip communicators.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This week a wild and woolly band of bloodthirsty space aliens known as Gwar is beaming down to The Webster.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The song comes alongside a video, shot by Michael Grant, which features a beaming Bey cozied up with an apparent beau in a bucket hat.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Irish pride was delivered with beaming faces and blaring sounds, bouncing off the buildings as cheering and horn blowing erupted from the sidelines.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
His speech made connections between history and the present, with his mother beaming proudly in the audience.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Plemons pointed back, beaming with pride.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In the shots, Kelce is seen on one knee beneath a floral arch, while a beaming Swift holds his face and shows off her huge diamond ring.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
While beaming, Auriemma danced while surrounded by his players.
—Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Baumler was beaming as the huddle broke.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Fans of original Trek will also be happy to see Spock, Uhura and, later, Scotty, on the show, beaming down with their old-school flip communicators.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
This week a wild and woolly band of bloodthirsty space aliens known as Gwar is beaming down to The Webster.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The song comes alongside a video, shot by Michael Grant, which features a beaming Bey cozied up with an apparent beau in a bucket hat.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
Irish pride was delivered with beaming faces and blaring sounds, bouncing off the buildings as cheering and horn blowing erupted from the sidelines.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
His speech made connections between history and the present, with his mother beaming proudly in the audience.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
Plemons pointed back, beaming with pride.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-in-one beauty wand.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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After spotting the grinning giant in Texas, Ralph Potter paid $1,600 to have the statue shipped in four pieces to the 16th Street shop.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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The footage also showed a man on the ground in handcuffs who appeared to be grinning, the outlet reported.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Depending on the light, the surface seems to shift, at times appearing almost luminous, at others dissolving into shadow.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The northern lights are a luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, according to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Airline customers aren’t laughing, at least right now.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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