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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Though it’s located in the Windy City, Crying Tiger more closely resembles a Southeast Asian night market, full of vibrant energy and rich colors—though there’s a touch of Chicago’s industrial design roots that shines through.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
This is the time to let your band shine through, with a more cigar style and—of course—a diamond front and center.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Dec. 2025
The 1408 star went on to explain that a lot of their sibling dynamic had the chance to shine through in the film.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The sense of family shines through.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
This is the time to let your band shine through, with a more cigar style and—of course—a diamond front and center.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Dec. 2025
The 1408 star went on to explain that a lot of their sibling dynamic had the chance to shine through in the film.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The sense of family shines through.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2026.
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