shine

verb

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\ ˈshīn

shone\ ˈshōn

, especially Canadian and British ˈshän

\ or shined; shining

Definition of shine

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to emit rays of light

2 : to be bright by reflection of light

3a : to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished shines in math

b : to perform extremely well when will stocks really shine again?— Temma Ehrenfeld

4 : to have a bright glowing appearance his face shone with enthusiasm

5 : to be conspicuously evident or clear

transitive verb

1a : to cause to emit light

b : to throw or direct the light of

2 past tense and past participle shined : to make bright by polishing shined his shoes

shine

noun

Definition of shine (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : brightness caused by the emission of light

2 : brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster the shine of polished silver

3 : brilliance, splendor still has a shine about her

4 : fair weather : sunshine rain or shine

5 : trick, caper —usually used in plural

6 : liking, fancy took a shine to him

7a : a polish or gloss given to shoes

b : a single polishing of a pair of shoes

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Synonyms for shine

Synonyms: Verb

Synonyms: Noun

Examples of shine in a Sentence

Verb The sun was shining through the clouds. lamps shining from the windows She found a sport where she can really shine. Noun the shine of polished silver He had a nice shine on his shoes. Would you like a shine? See More

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Wearing a red spaghetti strap dress with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit, the 8 Simple Rules alum let the gown shine on its own with strappy black heels and minimal jewelry. — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 6 Aug. 2022 Simple colors let the soft off-the-shoulder neckline truly shine, and the asymmetrical hemline is perfect to show off your killer shoes. — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 Serve era-appropriate food and decorate to match the historical landscape to really let this theme shine. — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 Stick to ankle-skimming pants or midi skirts to let the jewelry shine. — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 Now, almost 3 years later, the two are back where their romance began, but this time the producers let the PDA shine. — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 3 June 2022 Let your team, technology and market opportunity shine through, and focus on delivering the best pitch presentation possible. — Rick Luebbe, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Working with stylist Kevin Michael Ericson since last fall, the Tony Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, 73, has been a style star with minimalist outfits that still bring the glamour and also let her warmhearted spirit shine through. — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022 Almost as if to let the exterior shine even brighter, the interior is downright minimalist. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 May 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The deep blue cabinets, painted in a high-shine finish, strike a modern tone enhanced by the oversized drawer pulls, stone countertops, and light gray floor tile. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2022 What's better than swiping on one of Lancôme's high-shine Juicy Tubes or velvety, satin-finish L'Absolu Rouge Cream Lipsticks? — Sarah Han, Allure, 29 July 2022 Then, lock in the shape by wrapping a triangular hair-setting net around the head, blow-drying with a diffuser and spritzing a high-shine hair spray. — Amber Kallor, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Reviewers and editors say this high-shine polish is pretty foolproof to apply. — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 22 July 2022 The lightweight and ultra-hydrating components within the Bossy Gloss are the perfect elements to leave your lips plump and polished with a high-shine. — Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 22 July 2022 Furniture dealers Bruce Glickman and Wilson Henley, for instance, used a backdrop of high-shine gray paint (Benjamin Moore’s Dragon’s Breath) to offset a plumb-colored chair in their Connecticut cottage. — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 19 July 2022 Labels from Celine to Carolina Herrera and Coperni are embracing high shine. — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 To create this elegant look, Hawkins used Dove's Hair Therapy Brilliant Glossy & Repair Serum to get high shine. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2022 See More

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