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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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2
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
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Routh trial comes amid uptick in political violence Routh's trial and Kirk's killing have shone a spotlight on a surge in violence and threats against public figures involved in American politics.
—Hannah Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
But on Elizabeth Street, a ray of light shines.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Vega in the constellation Lyra is the fifth brightest star in the night sky and shines blue thanks to its extremely high surface temperature.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Routh trial comes amid uptick in political violence Routh's trial and Kirk's killing have shone a spotlight on a surge in violence and threats against public figures involved in American politics.
—Hannah Phillips, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
This removes dust and surface dirt so the brass will reflect light and have a bit of shine.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
But on Elizabeth Street, a ray of light shines.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the glowing waning gibbous moon rose over center field, the Red Sox went quietly into the night one last time in the bottom of the ninth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What color would the statue be if it were polished as envisioned?—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lopez stepped out looking both cozy and polished in an oversized tailored and tied cream jacket and a slinky matching floor-length skirt.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then buff the steel with a dry cloth, wiping in the same direction as the metal's grain to bring back that gleam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Below, the Winged Victory gleams in the garden.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His sacrifice will endure as a guiding light for generations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Being able to generate code was finally getting a chance to shine in the bright lights of another erstwhile reason to use generative AI and LLMs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jackson will compete in her primary event later this week against the likes of Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Data from SocialBlade, an analytics service, shows a big spike in video views and likes of the preexisting content since Wednesday.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Images of the rock with its distinctive features were beamed back to Earth by Perseverance, while X-ray and laser sensors analyzed the chemistry of the markings.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps most notably, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, tried harnessing high-flying balloons to beam internet access to underserved areas with Project Loon, but the company later shut down the project.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add a dab of liquid detergent to remaining stains and lightly rub it in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The sports star shared another full-length shot of the couple — who currently reside in Oslo — with their arms around each other on the same white sands, while a third closer-up image showed the couple smiling and rubbing noses.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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