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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
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The pilot house is where the ship truly shines.
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Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The 1921 geometric painting is one of the earliest examples of Mondrain’s creations that have a single large square acting as a dominating force in a work, an asymmetrical design that shines a light on the right side.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Sometimes, space constraints–or simply personal preferences–call for something smaller than the traditional three-seater sofa, which is where the humble loveseat shines.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Not everyone wants a giant phone, and that's exactly where the Galaxy S26 shines.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Isla Fisher shines in pastel pink at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Wednesday, July 1 — Faith, Values, and InspirationFaith, Values and Inspiration shines a light on the beliefs, traditions and stories that fuel the American Spirit.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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.
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Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Sandy shines, Marlins win to launch latest season of budget-ball // Sister Jean gone.
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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.
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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.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Summer produce shines in this simple salad that will start the meal off on a bright note.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
That’s where the storytelling shines.
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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.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
This model shines for financial services, healthcare or any business handling sensitive customer data.
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Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The pilot house is where the ship truly shines.
—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The 1921 geometric painting is one of the earliest examples of Mondrain’s creations that have a single large square acting as a dominating force in a work, an asymmetrical design that shines a light on the right side.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
Sometimes, space constraints–or simply personal preferences–call for something smaller than the traditional three-seater sofa, which is where the humble loveseat shines.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
Not everyone wants a giant phone, and that's exactly where the Galaxy S26 shines.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Isla Fisher shines in pastel pink at the Serpentine Summer Party on June 23 in London.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Wednesday, July 1 — Faith, Values, and InspirationFaith, Values and Inspiration shines a light on the beliefs, traditions and stories that fuel the American Spirit.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Noun
Generating a test, refactoring a fragile selector or maintaining a test suite are the kinds of tasks where AI coding shines.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shines
Verb
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Pink and green airbrushing glows against chrome cutouts, 3D decals, and sparkling gemstones.
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.
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Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.
Noun
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Sora Shirai captured victory after maintaining his lead through the best trick section, while teammates Kairi Netsuke and Toa Sasaki climbed from the bottom of the leaderboard with clutch final tricks to complete a Japanese podium sweep.
Verb
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This way, the whole surface area of each droplet radiates away heat.
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The field absorbs solar radiation from the sun and radiates that heat back onto the pitch.
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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.
Noun
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which ran from 1996 to 2003, was known for its hijinks, practical jokes and special effects, and, of course, magic.
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.
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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.
Verb
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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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By quenching dryness, the formula delivers instantly glowy skin and smooths the appearance of fine lines (which are more prominent when skin is dehydrated).
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“Shines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shines. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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