shining

shin·ing | \ ˈshī-niŋ

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Definition of shining

1 : emitting or reflecting light

2 : bright and often splendid in appearance : resplendent

3 : possessing a distinguished quality : illustrious

4 : full of sunshine

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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

Recent Examples on the Web There is, however, one bright and shining exception. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "This pork tenderloin sandwich is the best spring training food in metro Phoenix," 21 Feb. 2020 The episode does have one shining moment: the appearance of the filmmaker John Waters, who plays the mastermind behind a website called Pornmonger, which hosts Delia’s viral video. — Gia Kourlas, New York Times, "A Ballet Scandal Gets the ‘Special Victims Unit’ Treatment," 27 Mar. 2020 There are plenty of other examples that foreshadowed DeWine's shining moment. — Jason Williams, Cincinnati.com, "PX column: Why Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine cares so much amid coronavirus crisis," 19 Mar. 2020 There will be no brackets waiting to be busted and not a single shining moment at the end of the tourney journey. — Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, "‘A sad day’: What NCAA, conference tournament cancellations mean for Big 12 players," 12 Mar. 2020 That would be the 2001 Diamondbacks, a shining moment of Arizona glory. — Scott Craven, azcentral, "The scariest things in Arizona: Which one freaks you out the most?," 28 Feb. 2020 The victory became a bright, shining moment in the history of Athens. — National Geographic, "At the Battle of Marathon, Athens' underdog victory stunned Persia," 6 Feb. 2020 But his shining moment against the Lions could be a mirage. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, "The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 16: Last-minute moves," 22 Dec. 2019 Jonnatan would argue that its shining moment is not at Christmas dinner, but rather during a quiet lunch the next day. — Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Area chef welcomes pavo borracho, or drunken turkey, to Christmas table," 20 Dec. 2019

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14 May 2020

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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shining. Accessed 30 May. 2020.

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