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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Park City will always be the shining city on a hill — or, mountain top — where the halcyon days of American independent film played out.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Attendees rode in support of and alongside community member Eva Zamora, who is a shining example of how to live your best life with Parkinson’s disease and takes cycle classes at EōS regularly, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
Her next shining moment comes when two young sisters enter the hospital.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Willis will be the hot name in free agency after shining in limited duty for the Packers.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Park City will always be the shining city on a hill — or, mountain top — where the halcyon days of American independent film played out.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the spring of 2024, Flynn McGuire started to notice glowing references online to an unapproved drug that proponents claimed could help the body heal more quickly.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 18-year-old Cedar Lake woman wore a beaming smile that rivaled the shiny sequins on her plum party dress.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Harper lays out the fund’s findings about Tender in an explosive speech at a financial conference, the camera pans to a prideful Eric, beaming and nearly paternal in his freudenfreude.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Unlike other countries that merely export their commodities, Botswana has created jobs by developing a local diamond-cutting and polishing industry, alongside jewellery manufacturing.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Watch from February 26 to 27, as the waxing gibbous disk glides near luminous Jupiter.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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Navigating such thorny topics as consent and autonomy in the throes of dementia, the film is relentless in its exploration of impossible-to-answer questions, and uses, as its vessel, three sensational performers who make its drama both luminous and entirely devastating.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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Videos aired at the meeting showed a future of gleaming high-rises and new soccer pitches.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Four gleaming minaret-style towers welcome visitors to Alys Beach and a stretch of the scenic highway flanked by towering palm trees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The nun moved from one child to the next, tucking them back under the covers, rubbing backs,and whispering sweet words of affection.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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One of his chief critics was Pele, and Scolari took great delight in rubbing Brazil’s triumph in his face.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 11 Best Beaches in Mallorca Miles of soft sand and secret, unspoilt coves await on this dazzling Balearic island.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course Spurs do not play dazzling possession football, but that was never part of the sell anyway.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Air isn't as efficient as water or steam for storing and radiating heat.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Paved surfaces get hotter than those with plantings, absorbing and radiating out the sun’s energy rather than converting it into plant growth, which in turn creates shade.—
Meg Tanaka,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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