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adjective

Definition of beamingnext
1
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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2
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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beaming

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verb

present participle of beam
1
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 Synonyms for beaming
  1. shining
  2. glowing
  3. luminous
  4. bright
  5. dazzling
  6. radiant
  7. laughing
  8. sunny
Adjective
  • Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Before this iteration of Shelley's tale, the first modern version of the myth, there hadn't been a horror film that so graphically indulged in gore and violence, in bright and shining color photography no less.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of shining
Verb
  • Massive smoke plumes filled the sky around the Palisades fire as families evacuated not far from hillsides glowing with orange.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The result is glowing, dancing auroras.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Others forecast that the comet could become even brighter, possibly becoming luminous enough to be visible during the daylight hours.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Black finds that radiant and luminous, or soft and natural matte finishes work best on mature skin.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • Like most at-home teeth-whitening options, teeth-whitening pens contain an active ingredient to remove stains and neutralize tones for a whiter, brighter effect.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The brand’s new Fall/Winter collection features the Women’s Knitted Greta Top, which can be styled under a blazer, the lightweight Octavia Cashmere Scarf, in a bright red floral pattern.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Here’s where and when to travel this year to see the most dazzling northern lights displays of 2025.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Most North American observers will be able to watch as the moon passes in front of more than a few stars in this cluster (called an occultation) within a few hours, amid the dazzling lunar glare.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • As the film shows, Francis established deep bonds with people just through his radiant presence and hand movements that managed to speak volumes.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Working to provide individualized treatments that prioritize both skin health and a radiant, natural glow.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of radiant
Verb
  • In a somewhat dystopian but highly sentimental video shown at the presentation, a woman drives along a desolate road in search of a sunrise, describing her favorite colors and laughing along with the Saloon concept.
    Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There was no shouting or laughing.
    David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • Some can withstand the sunny locations but some shade is best.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Mallorca, Spain Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Island, is famed for its sunny clime and beaches.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of sunny
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