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as in glimmer
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 to shine
to emit rays of light
klieg lights were raying against the nighttime sky at the Hollywood premiere
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as in to radiate
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 ray
Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
An immaculate first-person adventure with advanced ray tracing running around 100fps with all the bells and whistles.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And so when the Stuart & Bonnie’s food truck makes its debut this Sunday at East End Market (3201 Corrine Drive in Orlando), its bright colors serve as rays of Florida sun transformed through the prism of what might be Florida’s most famous bakery.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The collection’s lenses are said to protect from the rays of the sun and enhance peripheral vision.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shiseido is working to future proof its suncare using molecules extracted from the cell membrane of bacteria to filter out the harmful rays of the sun.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
An immaculate first-person adventure with advanced ray tracing running around 100fps with all the bells and whistles.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And so when the Stuart & Bonnie’s food truck makes its debut this Sunday at East End Market (3201 Corrine Drive in Orlando), its bright colors serve as rays of Florida sun transformed through the prism of what might be Florida’s most famous bakery.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The collection’s lenses are said to protect from the rays of the sun and enhance peripheral vision.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
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The half-acre property features the one-bedroom historic home, which has been preserved with original period details like a Rumford cooking fireplace, exposed beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, and windows.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2025
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Across the floor, Cal took to the beam, another one of their strengths.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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May these new releases bring a glimmer of light among the darkness.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Art Graffiti, Through Grief and Discovery Clement Gelly There was the glimmer of possibility in stories of bolt cutters and train yards and spray cans—possibilities of disruption and liberation.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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What her ex-husband said about their Miami experience January 09, 2025 9:42 PM Bryant’s campaign shone a spotlight on Miami and served as the model for anti-gay rights activists who organized around the country.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Instead of just talking about inclusion, show it by giving everyone space to shine and actually listen.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The dancer, actor, and artist exuded an illuminating energy that radiated throughout the entertainment industry.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2025
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Padres had already been a team seen as having a shot at Sasaki’s services, and not just because of the team’s recent history of handing out major contracts and making big splashes.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The New York Yankees made a huge splash in free agency by signing pitcher Max Fried to a $218 million contract in December.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His second story collection, Chemical Valley, won the Alistair MacLeod Short Fiction Prize, received glowing reviews, and was a finalist for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award and the ReLit Award.—
Nicola Davison,
Hazlitt,
10 Jan. 2025
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In some shots, embers can still be seen glowing amid the wreckage.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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The signature drink is Luz Margarita, a tropical margarita with passion fruit and a hint of chili.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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So who knows if that’s just sister accounts interacting on social media or a hint to something larger coming down the pipeline in the hair category as well.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Jan. 2025
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The case against him was built on eyewitness identification; not a shred of physical or forensic evidence linked him to the scene.—
Dan Slepian,
NBC News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Witness, without a shred of judgment, your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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