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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Its double-shot PBT keycaps withstand intense matches while letting vibrant Lightsync RGB shine through. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 The magic that Bimota manages with the KB998 shines through in just how small the relatively sizable bike feels. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Black Beans and Sausage The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 But his personality is shining through within the team environment. — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 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 Oct. 2026.

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