ray 1 of 2

ray

2 of 2

verb

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ray
Noun
And underwater, a colorful world filled with fish, rays, sharks, and turtles awaits. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024 View 2 Images Although sunscreen does help protect our skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, it isn't designed to keep that skin cool. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for ray 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ray
Noun
  • At relativistic speeds — that is near the speed of light — time moves more slowly, which would mean the electron beam wouldn't have enough time to spread out, keeping the beam focused.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2025
  • At that moment, a bright white beam of sunlight came in through the porthole and struck Audrey’s left eye.
    Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Every year, the She Rocks Awards shines a spotlight on the women making waves across all corners of the music industry.
    Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
  • On his Instagram Stories, Connor shared an image of the sun shining down on the golf course's turf.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Their attire and posture radiated an iconic, aristocratic style, exemplified by Vance's wife, who stood elegantly in her rose-pitch dress coat.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The Perseids appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, which rises around 11 pm local time and will be highest in the sky just before dawn.
    Gretchen Rundorff, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There is only one back-to-back set, right before the break on Feb. 8 and 9. Upstart goaltenders have made big splashes in Montreal in the past.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Rare is it that a debut cookbook written by someone without a large preexisting fan base makes such a splash, but the book continues to this day to be a go-to resource for anybody looking to develop their confidence in the kitchen and is in many ways a modern classic.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Many acne-prone reviewers praise its ability to lighten acne scars and calm any redness for a more radiant, smooth, soft, even, and glowing complexion.
    Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The lightweight Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter has a subtle, dewy glow.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This weightless multitasker adds a hint of radiance to the skin—as a primer below foundation or simply on its own. Concealer for Women Over 50 The best concealers for women over 50 meld hydrating ingredients with actives, such as peptides, for anti-aging benefits.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone and Newsweek will be back tomorrow with another round of hints and tips.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Hundreds of commenters who had never met the couple thanked her for the shred of good news.
    Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The record’s new-wave ditties are an amalgamation of strange but immediately identifiable components, chimeras of ’60s pop à la Lesley Gore and the frenzied shred of a skateboarding compilation.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near ray

Cite this Entry

“Ray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ray. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ray

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!