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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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With leading vocals, backing vocals and different instruments and sounds having their own place, each element is able to shine through on its own. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025 Doing so allows fresh, newer skin underneath to shine through. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025 The same is true for drinks or cocktails, where the depth of real vanilla will shine through. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 Her raw vulnerability, sensuality, romanticism and humor shine through these moments in a way that feels both vivid and devastating. Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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