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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There are scenes in LifeLike, where the need for physical human connection also shines through, right?
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The shade complements the house plants lining the countertops, which Walters says are thriving all on their own thanks to a bit of water and lots of natural light shining through the two large windows.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
The brand’s denim roots shine through in its mastery of fits that flatter across a range of fabrications.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
People may accuse you of being intense, but that’s just your truth shining through.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The shade complements the house plants lining the countertops, which Walters says are thriving all on their own thanks to a bit of water and lots of natural light shining through the two large windows.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
The brand’s denim roots shine through in its mastery of fits that flatter across a range of fabrications.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Nov. 2025
People may accuse you of being intense, but that’s just your truth shining through.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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 19 Nov. 2025.
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