1
: emitting or reflecting light
2
: bright and often splendid in appearance : resplendent
3
: possessing a distinguished quality : illustrious
4
: full of sunshine
Examples of shining in a Sentence
Her latest movie is a shining example of what a film can be.
the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
There were definitely moments that were less shining than others for me.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shining
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shining. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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