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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
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In the clip, the Only Murders in the Building star, 33, turned to look at her fellow costars Martin Short, who was beaming down at his phone, and Steve Martin.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Videos shared on social media showed Paxton beaming down the runway as guests reacted to her strut down the catwalk, which took place on the Wavertree Ship at Pier 17 in New York City.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
One of SpaceX's broadband-beaming Starlink satellites has been captured overflying a top-secret airbase in China that was photographed by a private American Earth-observation satellite.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the downtown Las Vegas block party, the stream will find the group beaming around the planet from locations around Sin City.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Nine-year-old Angie Ramirez-Maese left beaming after getting his autograph.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Jumping on a call with The Hollywood Reporter, Ted Evans is beaming with pride.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Then the radiation is released, beaming in a random direction.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In the clip, the Only Murders in the Building star, 33, turned to look at her fellow costars Martin Short, who was beaming down at his phone, and Steve Martin.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Videos shared on social media showed Paxton beaming down the runway as guests reacted to her strut down the catwalk, which took place on the Wavertree Ship at Pier 17 in New York City.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
One of SpaceX's broadband-beaming Starlink satellites has been captured overflying a top-secret airbase in China that was photographed by a private American Earth-observation satellite.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the downtown Las Vegas block party, the stream will find the group beaming around the planet from locations around Sin City.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Nine-year-old Angie Ramirez-Maese left beaming after getting his autograph.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Jumping on a call with The Hollywood Reporter, Ted Evans is beaming with pride.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming
Adjective
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The best shining example of something that was influenced by us is the British version of The Office.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The mural, which took nearly three years to complete, features glowing, starry skies punctuated by larger-than-life characters and magical landscapes that don’t exist in our realm.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Word, Cali said, still grinning.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The small, grinning Labubu plush dolls have exploded in popularity over the summer, with their limited supply, celebrity endorsements and collectible nature driving up bidding prices online.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The activity, visible across several provinces, was captured in photographs and videos posted on social media showing luminous trails arcing across the night sky.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Baker’s synaesthesiac grasp of the tawny’s song, in which its voice can ruffle the fur of night and in which silence is luminous, may be reflected in the neural structure of the owl’s brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the camera panned to Alec, he was seen clapping but not smiling after the performance.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thou shalt pose for the cover, ideally smiling and having a casually joyous time.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These autumn hues make the already dramatic Wyoming destination even more dazzling.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Elaborate dinner shows deliver dazzling performances alongside multi-course meals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tina Knowles is radiant in purple during Thursday's Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion event at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Or, the formula comes in a radiant finish, which both makeup artists love for dull or tired skin in need of a pick-me-up.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Beaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaming. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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