beam
noun
any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.
is beaming
-
present progressiveof beam (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As Tina walks onto the stage in front of hundreds of people she is beaming.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
And now the Bergerac reboot is beaming show-stealing Jersey into viewers' homes once more.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
Looking around the bustling opening reception for the exhibition, which closes on March 4, Bitton is beaming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Dominik does get around to showing her face, which is beaming as the camera points up toward Marilyn in outward supplication.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
He holds on tight, and the young woman is beaming beside him.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
