shine through

phrasal verb

shone through or shined through; shining through; shines through
: to be seen, expressed, or shown clearly
Once she relaxed, her talent really began to shine through.

Examples of shine through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But from a young age, her undeniable star power shone through. John Russell, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 This is a strong bourbon at 115 proof, but the classic Old Forester character shines through with a burst of maple syrup, cinnamon spice, and s’mores on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024 Potential nominees include students with achievements in band, orchestra, theater, choir, art, culinary arts, writing contests, sewing skills or other similar vocational-school mediums where students can shine through the arts. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 13 May 2024 The clear key rims let the RGB backlighting shine through more than just the lettering on the keycaps. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024 Doja’s star power doesn’t just shine through her music–it’s also regularly executed on-stage. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024 The heat and flavor of the alcohol should shine through more clearly, with some floral or citrus from the orange liqueur and a slight sweetness from the tequila. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024 In a place where education isn’t a given, the power of music has a way of shining through, especially with a gift like MC Abdul’s. Boutayna Chokrane, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024 In these images their guards melt off and a rare intimacy shines through. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024

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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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