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 choice to transfer begins with self-reflection, and this should shine through in the transfer essay. —Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The site is equal parts art installation and scientific feat, consisting of an empty white space that fills with rainbows each day as the sun shines through 12 large prisms in the building's apses. —Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Some people prefer a big hit of nose-clearing horseradish, while others want a mix that lets pure tomato flavor shine through. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026

Cullen’s protagonist describes Marilyn both on stage and off, where a more personal view of her shines through. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for shine through

• amadou
• avenue
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• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue