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.
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As Central Texas grapples with one of its worst flooding disasters, which has claimed at least 110 lives and left 170 people missing, acts of courage shine through the darkness.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Her artistry and enthusiasm shone through in every detail, making Boo’s cake not just a showstopper, but a true labor of love.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 July 2025
By midday, oil is shining through and your foundation is sliding off your face.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Edwards' best artistry arrives when her spirit shines through in her voice.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Her artistry and enthusiasm shone through in every detail, making Boo’s cake not just a showstopper, but a true labor of love.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 July 2025
By midday, oil is shining through and your foundation is sliding off your face.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Edwards' best artistry arrives when her spirit shines through in her voice.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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