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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• lowers
• blackens

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rubs
• polishes
• smooths
• burnishes
• glosses
• coats
• smoothens
• grinds
• scrapes
• dresses
• buffs
• scrubs
• furbishes
• brightens
• sands
• finishes
• faces
• glazes
• bobs
• 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
• time
• teasing
• skylarking
• mission
• kidding
• maneuver
• tomfoolery
• shenanigan(s)
• game
• horseplay
• rowdyism
• deception
• fooling
• whimsy
• roughhousing
• deed
• gambit
• wile
• deceit
• subterfuge
• hoax
• fraud
• trickery
• whim
• caprice
• delusion
• feat
• conceit
• ruse
• vagary
• sham
• ploy
• fancy
• stratagem
• hoodwinking
• hanky-panky

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shines

Verb

Not a marathon, but a sprint In places such as Florida, where the sun shines for most of the year and soils are rich in nutrients, size and beauty come easily. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

From the most delicate shades of baby pink to the liveliest hues of fuchsia, every shade of pink shines better when mixed with white, a neutral that never steals the spotlight. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026

Smart storage solutions are where this shipping container pool shines. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Its light still shines and is an active navigational tool for sailors in Lake Superior. — Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026

For more than a year, a light that shines in Kansas City’s skyline has been dimmed. — Rashad Alexander august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Color Contrast Specs Customization is where this linen curtain really shines. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Where this monitor shines is the ultra-smooth 120-hertz refresh rate. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

The problem Akerlof shines a spotlight on is that buyers will have a hard time telling which is which. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Noun

That’s when the islands’ lush beauty shines, except for occasional afternoon showers. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

This brand is processed, but it’s done so expertly that the natural deliciousness of turkey shines. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Still, at a time when Marvel’s Hollywood dominance is waning, the series represented a welcome change in which the actor’s commanding, complicated performance shines. — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Generating a test, refactoring a fragile selector or maintaining a test suite are the kinds of tasks where AI coding shines. — Ethan Pronev, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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