shine through

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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Keepers say that while Bakari is still settling in, his personality is beginning to shine through. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The Alpha Capricornids may fare a little better because of their tendency to produce brilliant fireballs capable of shining through the moonlight. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Their path eventually crosses that of Greta, an Italian doctor whose empathy and resilience shine through the situation. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 July 2026 His piercing blue eyes shone through, despite the facial prosthetics covering every inch of his skin. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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