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as in to glow
to emit rays of light
the sun appears to shine particularly brightly in summer because that is when it's closest to the Earth
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the salesman shined his shoes every morning before leaving the house
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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the troop inspector insisted on nothing less than a dazzling shine from every pair of shoes in the line of review
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
by the shine of the full moon we could see the rabbit helping himself to our garden vegetables
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as in like
positive regard for something
took quite a shine to the new neighbors
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as in trick
usually shines plural
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
the shines they pulled at summer camp have become embellished with each retelling
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Recent Examples of shine
Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
And here is where the resilience of the human mind can shine.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
In concert with a chrome front splitter, this volume of shine may not resonate with those who prefer more subtlety.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Even as more Americans save less and borrow more from their retirement funds, Gen Z shines as the only generation to have bucked that trend over the past three years, according to Dayforce's second annual State of Retirement Savings report.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
And here is where the resilience of the human mind can shine.
—Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Reduce frizz, add shine, and offer your curls a soft, flexible hold with Bumble and Bumble's Curl Defining Styling Cream, which should be scrunched into wet hair from mid-shaft to ends before air drying or diffusing.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
In concert with a chrome front splitter, this volume of shine may not resonate with those who prefer more subtlety.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Jupiter will appear as a steady star-like object glowing brightly 5 degrees to the lower right of the lunar disk — roughly the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Folks would dip dresses and suits in glowing, phosphorescent paint and wear them around town performing various pranks or artistic displays.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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Grab your wands and polish your broomsticks, because Hogwarts is calling.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The stage puts a spotlight on smack-talk skills, functioning like a gym where wrestlers work out their character muscles, polish their submission holds and perfect their trash-talking chops in front of a panel of judges.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The total attendance figure for the 2025 season (4,012,470) gleams in blue on the bottom of the ring.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The building stands amid all the flash, the gleam, the wow of new Miami, something of an architectural anachronism.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Before Jody, nobody had ever pushed me to consider the frame, the light, or even the words on the page.—
Lena Dunham,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The only trick now is for the league to get a team to the final Monday night of the season and actually cut down the nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Eating a balanced diet should do the trick for the majority.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now there’s Hoppers, the latest blockbuster Pixar film, which follows a girl who beams her brain into a beaver robot in the hope of saving a beloved habitat.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 26-year-old musician sounds like a cross between Emmylou Harris and the cult psychedelic folk singer Linda Perhacs, with melodies that beam through like Laurel Canyon sunshine.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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And maybe the biggest reason these proposals rub people the wrong way is timing.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Just to rub it in, Horan, now aged 32, has a pub at his home.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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