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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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
Use it post-style for shine, on damp hair to seal in hydration and add nourishment, pressed into braids or locs, or even mixed into conditioner for an extra boost.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
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Verb
The rock band collects a new hit in its home country this week with a decades-old tune, one which has recently risen to the surface and finally earned a moment to shine.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
Noun
Known for its near-legendary staying power, this spray delivers up to 120 hours of hold—yes, five full days—without flaking or dulling the hair's natural shine.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 6 June 2025
Use it post-style for shine, on damp hair to seal in hydration and add nourishment, pressed into braids or locs, or even mixed into conditioner for an extra boost.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
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Verb
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another bit of seasonal magic: On Vieques, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay glows brightest from June to August, and the calm waters are ideal for kayaking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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The 55-year-old former model polished up the look with Christian Louboutin denim pumps.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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Williams is also still polishing his footwork and becoming more comfortable operating from under center.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Dad sat up tall, waving both hands around to his neighbors, that big gleam across his face.—
Raj Tawney,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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On opening night, the soprano’s top notes blazed out with a cool gleam, but her lower and middle registers lacked the heft needed to punch through Strauss’s dense textures.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Over the course of one fateful summer on Beechwood, the Sinclairs’ private island just off of Martha’s Vineyard, the horrifying truth about what happened to Cadence — along with a slew of other family secrets — is finally brought to light.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
18 June 2025
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Those who stayed mustered light boos, matching the New York Yankees’ energy on the field over the past three games.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Chelsea have found other ways to comply, so how much they were forced to sell the likes of Gallagher by the rules rather than their own previous choices in the transfer market is open to debate.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The French-Portuguese producer, who has over two decades of experience in the industry, has worked with the likes of Manoel de Oliveira, Aida Begic, and André Téchiné.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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This isn't the first time the former Sports Illustrated model has shared parenting tips and tricks.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The magic trick is that Sunny gradually learned how to distinguish its POV from the characters’, showing empathy not only for the Gang’s victims, but also the Gang itself.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The formula combines vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to give you a beaming, radiant finish that can be worn alone or paired under or over makeup.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2025
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With a beaming smile, Turner patted his chest with pride and looked out at the crowd.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Spray each area of the body for at least six seconds from just a few inches away, and then rub it in.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
16 June 2025
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Just slice an onion and rub it along the grates using tongs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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