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

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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

Yeah, and being able to road test a lot of the songs live really shines a light on what bits of songs are good and have an instant connection to the audience, and which bits don’t. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

But where the state shines is in its water supply, including the Tennessee Valley Authority’s stewardship of it. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026

But White or any other developmental prospect who shines in summer league would be more likely to get a two-way contract from the Heat. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The move, a rare fiscal intervention by the Treasury, shines a harsh spotlight on Johannesburg, which generates about 16% of total domestic GDP and is home to the highest concentration of corporate headquarters in Africa. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

On the return trip, the lounges at TPE is where EVA Air shines. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Bringing up the bridge again shines a spotlight on the very real problems along I-95 that a bridge won’t fix. — Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Rested Burton shines After five days of rest, Burton looked noticeably fresh against the Dream. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Noun

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

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