shine through

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.

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Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 But the Stones’ undying love of blues shines through in 18 songs that revel in the seamy underbelly of America. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 China has shown that the market is going to shrink, but individual manufactuers and models can still shine through and find growth. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 As the morning light shone through, the large church felt warm, even cozy. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shine through

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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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