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

Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The store also offers tailoring and alterations, shoe shines, monogramming, engraving, eyebrow waxing and so much more. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

The show shines a light on the world of black operations in the CIA and military, with a focus on the women who serve in those shadowy and secretive roles. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The album shines a light on composers that even some Ukrainians aren't particularly familiar with. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 July 2026

This tofu shines well beyond the confines of a sandwich and is perfect for any sort of meal prep. — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

There’s a mirrored hallway that shines like a disco ball, artwork painted by a co-owner, a DJ booth prominent in the dining space and, open to the air, sidewalk seating and a semi-enclosed patio. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Since my last review, Happn has overhauled its premium tiers, added AI tools, and ditched its desktop version, but the mobile app still shines. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026

Her sardonic wit, which rivals that of LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, Courtney Love and David Byrne, shines throughout the album. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 24 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