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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The film’s depiction of the optimistic essence of community theater shines through in a way that feels good to be true. Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 What shines through, however, are the lively longings of Kit herself as the movie doubles down on an interest in science that is only intimated in the novel. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Neither sported the captain’s armband on Wednesday evening, but their leadership duties shone through, particularly when marshalling those around them. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 There’s something touching about her imperiousness, a regal vulnerability that shines through even in her romantic interaction with Dussie Mae (CJ Obilom), whom Levee has his predatory eye on. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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