Synonyms of shines

shines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shine

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glows
• radiates
• gleams
• beams
• rays
• flashes
• illumines
• flickers
• illuminates
• burns
• glistens
• flares
• shimmers
• sparkles
• glimmers
• blazes
• glitters
• glints
• lights
• twinkles
• brightens
• fires
• flames
• lightens
• dazzles
• beats (down)
• glares
• scintillates
• irradiates
• blinks
• glisters
• luminesces
• lustres
• winks
• spangles
• coruscates
• sheens
• blinds
• lusters
• winkles
• bedazzles
• dazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• blackens
• lowers
• lours

2

as in smoothes

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure

the salesman shined his shoes every morning before leaving the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smoothes
• rubs
• polishes
• smooths
• burnishes
• glosses
• smoothens
• grinds
• scrapes
• scrubs
• dresses
• buffs
• coats
• furbishes
• brightens
• faces
• finishes
• sands
• bobs
• glazes
• scours
• varnishes
• sleeks
• slicks
• files
• lacquers
• bones
• veneers
• sandblasts
• japans
• sandpapers
• laps
• rasps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• roughens
• ruffles
• roughs (up)
• scuffs (up)

shines

2 of 2

noun

plural of shine

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• practical joke
• joking
• caper
• monkeyshine(s)
• shavie
• frolic
• waggery
• escapade
• rag
• prank
• capriccio
• antic
• performance
• gag
• dido
• roguery
• knavery
• stunt
• experience
• jest
• high jinks
• lark
• adventure
• play
• hijinks
• time
• teasing
• skylarking
• mission
• kidding
• maneuver
• tomfoolery
• game
• horseplay
• shenanigan(s)
• rowdyism
• deception
• fooling
• whimsy
• roughhousing
• deed
• gambit
• wile
• deceit
• whimsey
• subterfuge
• hoax
• fraud
• trickery
• whim
• caprice
• delusion
• feat
• conceit
• ruse
• vagary
• hoodwinking
• sham
• ploy
• fancy
• stratagem
• hanky-panky

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shines

Verb

Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025

Based on his races this season, 2025 may be the year his talent fully shines on the podium. —Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Where Liim shines brightest, however, is lyrically. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025

That’s where Sapp shines, away from the sacks and tackles for loss. —Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

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

Service Stars, developed in partnership with The Allstate Foundation, supports all young people to serve and improve communities and shines a light on kids who are positively impacting others. —Time Pr, Time, 9 Sep. 2025

Ten Questions is a series in the Point Loma-OB Monthly that shines a spotlight on notable locals. —Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025

Below, a white light shines out from behind the casket. —Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025

Noun

The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners. —Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

The audio performance is where the Nova 3 shines. —PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025

The musical shines by blending humor with themes of reincarnation myths and mortality. —Gloria Ngwa, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2025