beat (down)

verb

Definition of beat (down)next
as in to beam

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  1. beam
  2. shine
  3. brighten
  4. radiate
  5. light
Verb
  • On Wednesday night at The Shed in Hudson Yards, Koons beamed, sharklike, as his expression flickered moment to moment between open warmth and blithe inscrutability.
    Helen Holmes, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The charity ride is being beamed live across YouTube, and a TV screen adjacent to the stationary bicycle provides a minute-by-minute update of the donations coming in via the livestream.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of beam
Verb
  • Queen Camilla is shining one of Queen Elizabeth's tiaras, a brand new addition to her royal rotation.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Here's a hint: The traffic tightens near this spot Where our former First Lady shines.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of shine
Verb
  • Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of brighten
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  • That's when the moon won't interfere with the display and the Taurus constellation, which is where the meteors seem to emerge – or radiate, according to Earth Sky, a website devoted to astronomy and Earth sciences.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Sonoma and Napa Vineyards That Set the Stage For The Music And Wine Festival The wineries of Northern California offer a stunning backdrop for SIP events, each radiating its unique charm and inviting atmosphere, captivating visitors from all backgrounds.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of radiate
Verb
  • On the wall, lights the shape of geometric tiles cast a soft glow in changing colors according to whatever is onscreen.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Also impressive were the faces lit only the golden light streaming into the darkness of the tunnels of the Colosseum.
    Benny Har-Even, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of light
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beat (down)

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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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