Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaten (down)
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The Good Place alum glittered from all angles in a strapless rose gold beaded Ashi Studio bustier and a matching floor-length skirt.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition, an in-depth CNN investigation published this summer also shone a light on North Korean IT workers using AI to breach companies.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, a little light was shone on how the fortunes of teams may go this year, including who is well-set and who is still missing pieces to succeed.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Marble floors gleamed beneath towering columns, and the chandeliers cast a warm, golden light.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Floating at the edge of the rooftop while the entire city sparkled below us was surreal.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Frustrated by his play in last week’s loss to Las Vegas, Drake Maye sparkled over the best start of his young career by a mile.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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The agent brightened, having noticed something in my file.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Discovered in January, the green comet has brightened faster than predicted in recent weeks and now looks set to be visible from dark rural skies during October 2025.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The afro-mohawk, big gold chain, sideburns, yellow sleeveless vest, blue shorts and a layer of sweat that glistened his forehead.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The gold and cream jacquard shimmered with each movement, the intricate pattern gave the suit a rich, almost tapestry-like dimension.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps because the testing period doesn’t begin until 2026, the room shimmered with the optimism of a hundred as yet undisproved hypotheses.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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It is served baked, fried, grilled, roasted, slow-cooked, or boiled, either alone, with seasonings, or as soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, and tacos.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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In addition to classic Jamaica staples, its menu features crowd-pleasing jerk specials and Quidley’s Pasta — a sumptuous meal cooked with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Beaten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaten%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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