BEAMING Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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

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

Adjective

Jason Sudeikis playfully shields daughter Daisy Josephine and son Otis Alexander from the beaming Los Angeles sun while at the Ted Lasso season 4 premiere on July 27. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 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

In the black and white image, Parton is seeing beaming at the monarch. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 The company is preparing for its first in-space power-beaming demonstration later this year, with another mission already in development. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 After having arrived back in Boston last week to embark on his second season as Bruins’ head coach, Marco Sturm flashed his trademark beaming smile from behind his desk at Warrior Ice Arena. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Capers stood there, beaming along with the president, flooded with the joy and validation of the moment. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 Last month, Amazon also announced plans for a larger 5,000-satellite constellation capable of beaming voice and mobile data to consumer phones, including Apple devices. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Instead, there will be only a flash of white light, originating nowhere in particular, beaming out into the uneventful void. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Heading Off to Eton On September 6, 1995, Diana and Charles looked like beaming, proud parents as their oldest son, 13 at the time, signed the papers to start his first day at Eton College. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Blakely cruised through her difficult release moves, closing her effort with a perfectly stuck dismount and a beaming smile. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaming

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Adjective

Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.

— Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of smiling

Verb

But what differentiates them from some of their peers is the unyielding pace of their live shows, all of it delivered with the grinning joy of playing rock ‘n’ roll.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
This plush captures its jolly mood with a big smile and a grinning sun across its belly (complete with sunglasses).

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of grinning

Adjective

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Armani Beauty updated the formula for mature skin, infusing it with skincare ingredients that help to keep complexions luminous and plump during wear.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
At the same time, the drops have suspended pigments that melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, creating a more even skin tone with a natural, slightly luminous finish.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of luminous

Adjective

Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bright

Verb

In her post, Kaling could be seen posing on the streets of New York City with the show’s crew, documenting the cast’s visit to Good Morning America and laughing on set.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
The Braves spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players, sliding down hills and laughing alongside children who will remember Sunday for the rest of their lives.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of laughing

Adjective

Williams and Alcaraz, who were both returning from injuries, wowed fans with dazzling rallies and impassioned play in an opening-round win before they were knocked out in the quarterfinals.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Two New York City icons shone a dazzling pink last night in honor of another icon, the great Dolly Parton, who died yesterday following a brief battle with cancer.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dazzling

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