as in glowing
giving off or reflecting much light
the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert
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as in beaming
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 polishing
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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Recent Examples of shining
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics, in second place in the East without Jayson Tatum this year and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis traded away, are another shining example.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
June 16 sees Mercury shining alongside a sliver of the moon and at $100 off, these Canon 18x50 IS binoculars are perfect for bringing this conjunction into beautiful focus.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
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Adjective
For a brief shining moment, that looked like a good bet, as gas prices rose to nearly $10 per million BTUs in mid-2022.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics, in second place in the East without Jayson Tatum this year and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis traded away, are another shining example.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
South America had mixed results (2-2-2), with Argentina shining but Paraguay struggling.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
June 16 sees Mercury shining alongside a sliver of the moon and at $100 off, these Canon 18x50 IS binoculars are perfect for bringing this conjunction into beautiful focus.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2026
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The joy and pride of any eighth grade teacher is to see their kids beaming at the news of getting into their top-choice school.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Prioritizing Features Over User Intent A common user experience mistake is polishing the surface instead of solving for the moment of intent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The cat-eye effect brings a rippling, water-like effect to the shade, made for you water signs who always feel most at home in something a little fluid, a little luminous, and just a bit magical.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Having introduced that fiercely luminous piece in 2023, Dudamel brought it back in March, placing it on the second half of a concert that began with Beethoven’s Seventh.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Jalen Brunson’s appearance on his float—amid a flurry of blue and orange confetti, the gleaming gold Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in hand—elicited a chant of MVP!—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Look west sky after sunset on June 17 to witness a slender crescent moon gleaming alongside the stars of the Beehive Cluster at the head of a dazzling planetary parade.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Many kids joined Club America in part because Kirk’s conservative principles appealed to them and in part because rubbing elbows with wealthy donors who frequented Mar-a-Lago did, too.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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But Jonah never accepted plenty of welcoming hands despite rubbing elbows in such crowds, and Jamon hardly let his son leave the house, least of all for a party.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Vinícius Junior scored a dazzling one in Brazil’s opener.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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There was a dazzling array of sneakers in every hue under the sun, including at least one pair adorned with gold sequins.—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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That same feel-good factor is radiating in Mexico and Canada, with the three host nations unbeaten after two games each, combining for extremely strong vibes across matches and fan festivals.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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