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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His ability to do that shines through the 12 tracks on his new album. Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 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, 27 Apr. 2025 Intricate jacquards, decorative buttons, and the brand’s signature lapel pins add a touch of individuality to each piece, allowing expressions of personal style to shine through. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025 Dominic’s Casual Italian 7 critical violations for a routine inspection April 7 6209 NW 63rd Terrace, Kansas City The back door of the restaurant did not close properly and the inspector could see light shining through gaps around the door of this Northland restaurant and drive-thru. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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