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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This means that each botanical is macerated in the spirit for a different length of time and at a specific ABV, which Gabriel believes allows the flavor of the particular spice, herb, or flower to truly shine through.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The biggest challenge was making complex tech invisible so the magic, and Toothless’ grin, shine through.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Now, that narrative could be a product of Canada’s long-standing inferiority complex with its southern neighbors shining through.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Because the paint is so transparent, the white of the paper behind shines through the pigment.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The biggest challenge was making complex tech invisible so the magic, and Toothless’ grin, shine through.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Now, that narrative could be a product of Canada’s long-standing inferiority complex with its southern neighbors shining through.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Because the paint is so transparent, the white of the paper behind shines through the pigment.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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