Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaten (down)
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The red carpet glittered with A-listers and their equally high-profile dates.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026 -
His face was covered in blood, but what really struck Natalia was the way that his blue eyes, unshielded by glasses, glittered.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Miley Cyrus brought the drama all the way to her fingertips with little gloves, while Halle Berry shined bright like a mirror ball.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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Another video shows Archie, 6, feeding a rhinoceros at the zoo while his red hair gleamed in the sunlight.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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Kerry Washington sparkled at the 2026 BAFTAs in a navy blue Prada apron gown on February 22.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rare coins and high-end jewelry sparkled in glass display cases.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Here, her glossy bronde is brightened by traces of copper.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Article continues below Since then, the comet has brightened some 600-fold to magnitude 11, bright enough to be readily detected in amateur telescopes of 8 to 10-inch aperture.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trailer’s biggest comedic moment arrives when Woody shows up in person and removes his hat, revealing a bald spot that hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The bald spot hilariously glistened in the sunlight and blinded the other toys.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ripples of sunlight danced across her skin as the jewelry shimmered beneath the clear water.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In my hands, the king salmon shimmered like rose gold.—
Kim Cross,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the front passenger seat, Orlando businessman Jimmy Hewitt turned around and glared at Williams.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jokić glared at Williams before the two were eventually separated.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Beaten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaten%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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