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as in glimmers
a very small amount
the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive
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as in shines
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in radiates
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
laugh wrinkles rayed out from the corners of the old man's eyes
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Recent Examples of rays
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the morning, make sure to follow up with a face sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.
—Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
These tests can include chest X-rays, swabbing the inside of the mouth or nose, pulse oximetry to detect levels of oxygen and blood tests.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Similarly, the law says any driver approaching another vehicle within 500 feet to the rear should dim or tilt their headlights as to not reflect glaring rays into the operator of the other vehicle.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For even better results, apply your antioxidant serum before sunscreen to maximize protection against UV rays.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
That runs counter to decades of assumptions about Chondrichthyan fishes, the group that includes sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the morning, make sure to follow up with a face sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.
—Peter Shen, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition, the researchers observed that the object shines brightly in X-rays and emits strong radio waves.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
These tests can include chest X-rays, swabbing the inside of the mouth or nose, pulse oximetry to detect levels of oxygen and blood tests.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Similarly, the law says any driver approaching another vehicle within 500 feet to the rear should dim or tilt their headlights as to not reflect glaring rays into the operator of the other vehicle.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 21 Jan. 2026
For even better results, apply your antioxidant serum before sunscreen to maximize protection against UV rays.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rays
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While the space itself, clad in bricks and steel beams, feels historic, its state-of-the-art sound system churns out high-quality sounds for your night on the dance floor.—
Matt Kirouac,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Players also gain access to fire, electric and ice beams that are needed to bypass obstacles and handle the weak points of certain enemies.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a long way to go to restore his status as a promising prospect, but there have been glimmers of hope the last couple weeks.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This series shines by showing Black life in an unfiltered way.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cabernet Sauvignon, however, is where Lake County truly shines.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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The video shared on Instagram shows vehicles parked on the Margaret McDermott Bridge as the countdown at Reunion Tower glows in the background.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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To complete the warm golden hues, the automatic movement is topped with a 22-karat gold rotor, which glows through the caseback.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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His demise, paired with the disappearance of mobster-type Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale), sets the trio on the first phase of their adventures, which inevitably branches into fresh red herrings in customary Only Murders fashion.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volcanic specks mushroom up from topaz seas, like a real estate brochure for The Man With The Golden Gun.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Rays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rays. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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