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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
Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
In the first scene, for example, a ray of light draws a line on de Saint Phalle’s face, separating her dark past from the luminous future ahead of her.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
As its scent unfurls, Diptyque’s dry oil seems to radiate rays of sun.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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The collection’s lenses are said to protect from the rays of the sun and enhance peripheral vision.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
In the first scene, for example, a ray of light draws a line on de Saint Phalle’s face, separating her dark past from the luminous future ahead of her.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
As its scent unfurls, Diptyque’s dry oil seems to radiate rays of sun.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
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The 14-point buck had five distinct drop tines, although two are technically main beams that curve downward, and the rack had an inside spread of nearly 20 inches.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Dec. 2024
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This intense beam of photons changes the optical absorption of the glass, generating a small plasma of ionized glass atoms which melt the glass sheets together.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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This month, Jupiter, Mars and Venus are all shining brightly after dark, with Saturn also visible and two other planets in tow.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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After all, the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
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Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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The sharp pain radiates through the bottom of your feet and makes even standing difficult.Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taking a cue from the popularity of hot honey and the wildly-successful YouTube series Hot Ones, the next generation of spicy or hybrid spicy flavors allows diners to get adventurous with their food and drink with a splash of sauce, a dip, or a drizzle, Zegler says.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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This decoy bobs and twists in the water, creating ripples but not large splashes.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Twin lobes of super-hot gas, glowing blue in this image, stretch outward from the central star.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The especially dry offering from the 295-year-old Champagne house in Reims, France noses with fresh grapefruit, marzipan and a hint of jasmine tea.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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As anyone who's been to Atlantic City can tell you, video poker's hold-and-draw hand-building involves only the barest hint of strategy and is designed so the house always wins.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Cave pearls are known to form around a nucleus, which can be made from a number of materials, such as rocky fragments, mud pieces, blue algae, wood shreds and animal bones.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Arizona Republican published multiple recipes for chop suey aimed at white housewives, including one made of pork, mushrooms and celery served over Kellogg’s corn soya shreds cereal instead of rice.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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