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shining

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verb

present participle of shine

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of shining
Adjective
The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Sure, the Currys should get another stab at it on Monday, when the Warriors make their annual trek to Charlotte and Steph Curry’s yearly shining moment in uptown takes place. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Among them was someone who was at least as much a shining star of the day in Music City as Fogerty was, Lainey Wilson, who that morning had been revealed as having received six CMA Awards nominations, tying her for the lead in this year’s race. Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025 Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
  • The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The reviews for this twist on classic Chicken Pot Pie are absolutely glowing.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nine-year-old Angie Ramirez-Maese left beaming after getting his autograph.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Jumping on a call with The Hollywood Reporter, Ted Evans is beaming with pride.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • When growth takes off, there's often a temptation to start polishing everything.
    Mike Vietri, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Our centerpiece selection Christy anchors the festival with its daring artistry and gives us the opportunity to honor the luminous Sydney Sweeney.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Whether exploring the Royal Botanic Garden or watching sunset from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair—hand-carved by convicts in 1810—the city feels luminous, expansive, and just a little wild.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But to have everyone there, rubbing elbows and being just as outlandish and quirky as ever, three decades ago just felt off.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Other signs that your cat is content and relaxed with you include kneading, and head rubbing and bunting.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • For entomology buffs, the nation of Colombia plays host to the largest number of butterfly species on the planet, with Jaguarundi Travel operating a dedicated tour that showcases a dazzling array of colorful insects.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lights appeared up ahead, radiating energy like celestial bodies.
    Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of sound radiating out at all angles, the sound is redirected by solid glass upwards to initially dissipate vertically instead of horizontally.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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