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
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
Ben Franklin, with his range of knowledge from political science to publishing to ocean currents, is another shining example.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Elsa Hosk is another shining example of this phenomenon.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025
Fullerton College’s Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems provides a shining example of how community colleges can meet the demands of a changing workforce.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
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Giants first baseman Dom Smith, who played with Devers in Boston last season, offered a glowing endorsement of his former teammate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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That shopper isn’t the only person who left a glowing review.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
15 June 2025
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In addition to polishing, 6D force sensors are an essential part of humanoid robots, greatly enhancing their entire performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2025
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From tackling the many facets of artificial intelligence to polishing communication skills, ongoing learning is an everyday initiative for today’s savviest tech leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Glowing collarbones, shimmering shoulders, and luminous legs are all part of the summer story.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The color in the glass is a delicate but luminous pale pink, with reflections reminiscent of rose petals or light salmon.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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When Richard Ellmann’s James Joyce hit the shelves in 1959, the sheer size of the book (842 pages, 100 longer than Ulysses ) was as dazzling as the degree of detail.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
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Romance and your creative potential will be dazzling!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Then there’s the ship’s fleet of shiny new bikes (and helmets) for cruisers who want to explore ports on their own.—
Sherri Eisenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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Gales of laughter, bantering and affectionate hugs streamed through the morning as these friends transformed their sleepy bed heads and puffy morning eyes into fashion model coifs and shiny faces.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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