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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That trust has helped Metchie shine through the offseason program and three training camp days to date. Alex Zietlow july 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 If the treatment at Mayrlife is holistic, that shines through in the food. Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 What shines through is his kindness (playing dodgeball with local kids, then taking others on a Target Christmas shopping spree). Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The key is how the white is used, ideally as a backdrop or accent to allow other colors and patterns to shine through. The Spruce, 17 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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