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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The natural nail color still shines through, while a subtle rosy or nude-colored veil creates a polished, glossy effect. Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026 The charm of Charleston shines through as the train winds past, and as night falls, the skies darken over Savannah, marking the end of the Palmetto route. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 And for a movie that’s essentially Mouse House agitprop, her preternatural talent and honesty shine through. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Unlike traditional full-coverage foundations that require careful blending and precise color matching, skin tints simply even out the complexion while allowing your natural skin to shine through. Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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