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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Both the leading man’s charisma and the setting’s local color shine through immediately, gifting us with a winning hero and an upbeat, lively journey.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Others opt for barrel aging, allowing the delightful fruit flavors to shine through in the wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
However focused on the action the show might be, in these moments, snippets of character shine through.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Others opt for barrel aging, allowing the delightful fruit flavors to shine through in the wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
However focused on the action the show might be, in these moments, snippets of character shine through.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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