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.

Examples of shine through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 2026 version of the San Diego Mojo is built on a blend of toughness and aggressiveness that shines through with a relentless defense that extends rallies and attempts to frustrate the offense on the other side of the net. —Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

The texture was perfect—soft and fluffy without being mushy—and the flavor of ripe bananas really shone through. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

Yongwa was replaced by Mahamadou Nagida and Cameroon became more compact, while the quality of Carlos Baleba and Bryan Mbeumo shone through. —Jay Harris, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for shine through

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue