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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
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Your generous spirit shines brighter with boundaries that keep your offerings sustainable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
DocFest this year shines an extra bright spotlight on the work of Bay Area filmmakers — a smart choice given the breadth, the diversity and the quality of nonfiction stories available from this hub of documentary filmmaking.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
However, where the 50MP shot shines is in the fine details; the gritty, granular pavement, for example, is more distinct.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Hacker plays Suzanne with passion and shines during a powerful monologue late in the play.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But don't forget, this dessert shines with a fruit selection that is in season, demonstrating the bounty of our favorite time of year.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Canning shines with Durán The obvious positive takeaway from yesterday’s game was that Griffin Canning allowed three runs on three hits over 6⅔ innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Eva Longoria shimmers and shines in a gorgeous maroon dress with cutouts at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 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.
—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
Verb
But the film shines a light on the underrecognized effort to gather weather data, the importance of paying attention to what the evidence showed, and the very little that separated success and defeat that day.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
Your generous spirit shines brighter with boundaries that keep your offerings sustainable.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
DocFest this year shines an extra bright spotlight on the work of Bay Area filmmakers — a smart choice given the breadth, the diversity and the quality of nonfiction stories available from this hub of documentary filmmaking.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
However, where the 50MP shot shines is in the fine details; the gritty, granular pavement, for example, is more distinct.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Hacker plays Suzanne with passion and shines during a powerful monologue late in the play.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
But don't forget, this dessert shines with a fruit selection that is in season, demonstrating the bounty of our favorite time of year.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Canning shines with Durán The obvious positive takeaway from yesterday’s game was that Griffin Canning allowed three runs on three hits over 6⅔ innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Eva Longoria shimmers and shines in a gorgeous maroon dress with cutouts at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shines
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The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The plastic bristles coax out loose hair as your cat rubs against it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
Noun
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And are there any tips and tricks for planning and executing the perfect anti-aging trip?—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Since Hathaway's viral video, people have posted themselves doing her trick, sometimes to shocking results.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Mineral Milk feels like cozying up with a blanket on a cold beach day, with lavender, sea salt, and an amber accord that radiates warmth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Verb
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From there, Sharrow thins down its propeller to precise specification with a five-axis CNC machine and polishes it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Angels: 5.7 percent optimism 2025: 11.5 percent (28) 2024: 15.6 percent (26) 2023: 81.1 percent (15) 2022: 71.4 percent (16) Pessimist Jake: This has to be the longest, meanest practical joke in history.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, retinol smooths fine lines, lessens wrinkle depth, and whittles the appearance of large pores.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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