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as in glows
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 rubs
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 trick
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 shines
People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After the bell, the spotlight shines on Nvidia.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Now in its 13th year, the awards program shines a spotlight on young people who stand out in dance, film and TV, fine arts, media arts, instrumental music, vocal music and theater.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The finishes, materials, and small details are where each piece shines.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Whether it’s draped over a lounge chair or used as an accent on the bed, the Mendocino washed-linen throw shines like a peridot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Saturn will appear as a bright star-like object to the moon's lower right, while the reddish glow of Mars shines lower still to the left of the pair.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.
—Greg Cote
april 19, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
After a few swipes from the bass, the big school will break up into smaller schools trying to escape, which is where your A-rig shines.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Their love for the handmade shines in the Lily tables, a set of nesting tables made with handcast bronze.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Summer produce shines in this simple salad that will start the meal off on a bright note.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s where the storytelling shines.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
From Mexico to India While essential in Italian cooking, tomato paste shines in Middle Eastern, Mexican, Indian, and American comfort foods.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
All draws her down; all shines, gleams, reflects; all things opaque become iridescent, then translucent.
—Jorie Graham, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Verb
Jennifer Lopez shimmers and shines in a pale pink gown at the 2026 Netflix Upfront presentation in New York City on May 13.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
After the bell, the spotlight shines on Nvidia.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Now in its 13th year, the awards program shines a spotlight on young people who stand out in dance, film and TV, fine arts, media arts, instrumental music, vocal music and theater.
—Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
The finishes, materials, and small details are where each piece shines.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
When an optometrist shines a bright light into your eyes, a vast, branching tree sprouts in your field of vision.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Whether it’s draped over a lounge chair or used as an accent on the bed, the Mendocino washed-linen throw shines like a peridot.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Saturn will appear as a bright star-like object to the moon's lower right, while the reddish glow of Mars shines lower still to the left of the pair.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
Interior defensive line shines, edge rushers still growing One of the major surprises of the spring was Will Smith Jr.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.
—Greg Cote
april 19, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
After a few swipes from the bass, the big school will break up into smaller schools trying to escape, which is where your A-rig shines.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Their love for the handmade shines in the Lily tables, a set of nesting tables made with handcast bronze.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Summer produce shines in this simple salad that will start the meal off on a bright note.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
That’s where the storytelling shines.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2026
From Mexico to India While essential in Italian cooking, tomato paste shines in Middle Eastern, Mexican, Indian, and American comfort foods.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
All draws her down; all shines, gleams, reflects; all things opaque become iridescent, then translucent.
—Jorie Graham, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shines
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Below, sits Altair, while Deneb glows to the left, representing the tail of the great swan in the constellation Cygnus.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Sophisticated as chatbots’ responses may be, they are stitched together from statistical patterns in large datasets—an impressive trick but one that still falls short of the breadth and reliability in human-level clinical reasoning.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Pain radiates up her back after sitting for too long.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Inner peace radiates from you as the sun harmonizes with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Angels: 5.7 percent optimism 2025: 11.5 percent (28) 2024: 15.6 percent (26) 2023: 81.1 percent (15) 2022: 71.4 percent (16) Pessimist Jake: This has to be the longest, meanest practical joke in history.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Check out this conditioner that smooths and softens strands while adding a bit of shine, so your hair looks healthier without a ton of effort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the other direction, the PCS absorbs and smooths transients caused by sudden load swings in the data center that would otherwise disrupt the grid.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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