shine through
phrasal 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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In these moments, his boyishness shined through.
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Being in a home not only reduces stress but also allows a pet’s true personality to shine through.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
White picket fences call for a delicate touch, allowing the visual appeal of the fence itself to shine through the planting, while chain-link fences typically warrant heavy coverage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
What made the moment extra-special, though, was seeing Noah's silly side shine through.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Being in a home not only reduces stress but also allows a pet’s true personality to shine through.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
White picket fences call for a delicate touch, allowing the visual appeal of the fence itself to shine through the planting, while chain-link fences typically warrant heavy coverage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
What made the moment extra-special, though, was seeing Noah's silly side shine through.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
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 30 Sep. 2025.
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