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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
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Any shine u see blast it in the face.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Verb
Elana Meyers Taylor’s sixth Olympic medal shines brightest.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Noun
Evergreen is again hosting this student-run fest with some celebrity shine on its headliner, and a bevy of performers that reinforce Colorado’s identity as a roots-music haven.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Any shine u see blast it in the face.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shine
Verb
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The glowing green letters emerge ominously against a dark backdrop.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Pedestrians swerve between packs of police, horns honk at teenagers blocking the street, neon restaurant signs glow.—
Taylor Swinton,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Tasker and Grimm care for the space almost every day — watering plants, sweeping away sand, polishing the phone.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable in warm weather while still looking polished enough for evenings out.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Noun
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After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That’s why using the right tools and techniques is key to maintaining its signature gleam.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Gabriel leans into the music, and the bell of his sax catches the light, flashing gold with each movement.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Xavi - widely-regarded as one of the Blaugrana and Spain’s greatest players of all time - hasn’t been called up to the last two Barca Legends meetings, where the likes of Ronaldinho wowed crowds in Miami and Rivaldo played in Seoul.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Prior to Khy’s refresh, the brand partnered with the likes of Frankies Bikinis and other labels for collaborative capsules and collections.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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And are there any tips and tricks for planning and executing the perfect anti-aging trip?—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Since Hathaway's viral video, people have posted themselves doing her trick, sometimes to shocking results.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The royals met Swift and her now-fiancé, Travis Kelce, backstage and beamed in selfies that the singer and Prince William shared to social media.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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And there were a number of live reports being beamed back to Argentina as training took place.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Once dry, rub a small amount of vegetable oil into the interior and exterior of the pan.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The administration’s decision to import large quantities of Argentinian beef has also rubbed many ranchers the wrong way.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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