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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shines

Verb

Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

But where Kamalame Cay really shines is with its portfolio of villas that can house between 4 and 12 guests, ranging in size, architecture, and vantage point to meet the needs of every type of vacationer. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Sometimes the harvest moon shines in October, pushing the hunter’s moon to November, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff are interested in Stallone’s script, and thus a shaft of light shines on his film writing for the first time. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

What a red light wand does A red light wand is a handheld device that shines light on one small area at a time. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

But where this monitor really shines is its 144Hz refresh rate. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

There’s only a slight chance for thunderstorms over the weekend and the sun icon, missing for days and days, now shines on its main webpage. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Your independent streak shines when your words match your actions, and trust grows around you across teams and projects. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 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