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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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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
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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 Synonyms for beaming
  1. shining
  2. glowing
  3. luminous
  4. bright
  5. dazzling
  6. radiant
  7. laughing
  8. sunny
Adjective
  • 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
  • We’re devastated by the loss of our beautiful, sweet, kind, bright and shining star.
    Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of shining
Verb
  • Instead of a topper, there’s a glowing Cartier logo fastened in the middle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hosted at the iconic Temple House, the event featured glowing tunnels, vibrant projections, and a live mermaid in the rooftop pool.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.
    Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • The double layering feels a little less preppy and more fashion-forward, and the bright red adds a cheery color pop.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sky at the top of their driveway grew a brighter and brighter shade of red.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Ironically, this is followed by Venus’ dazzling debut in your sign on Dec. 7, heightening your charisma and powers of persuasion while enlightening you with insight and perspective on your romantic expression.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees are hoping to retain the 26-year-old right fielder after a dazzling 2024 season in the Bronx, but the pennant-winners have also been competing with the Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Dodgers as Soto seeks a contract that will exceed a decade in length and $600 million in earnings.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • The pigment-correcting serum boasts results within 12 weeks, leaving you with a radiant glow.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Let the natural magic of cold therapy help boost blood circulation for a healthy, radiant glow.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiant
Verb
  • Luckily his audience spent much of the time laughing along with him.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In one stark example, a Facebook post by UnitedHealth Group expressing sadness about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death received 62,000 reactions – 57,000 of them laughing emojis.
    Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of laughing
Adjective
  • In sunny Germany, meanwhile, where solar panels are now cheaper than wood fencing, at least half a million apartment dwellers hung them from their balconies.
    Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • And, for those who prefer to drink your holiday cocktails on a sunny beach, that’s always an option, too.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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