as in glowing
giving off or reflecting much light
the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shining
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
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The shining star of the night — chef Sam Hart’s tasting restaurant Counter- — took home both one Michelin Star and a Green Star.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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
The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
The shining star of the night — chef Sam Hart’s tasting restaurant Counter- — took home both one Michelin Star and a Green Star.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
-
All that is seen of the Monster is their glowing red stare, and this relates to how Pisces are always looking at others from the sidelines with their own perceptions.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
-
In a surprising discovery, our team has detected glowing nickel vapor in the gas surrounding the incoming interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS at an extraordinary distance from the sun, where temperatures remain far too cold for metals to normally vaporize.—
Darryl Seligman,
Space.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Cannon stood between the siblings, his face beaming with a bright smile and his arms wrapped around their shoulders.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Jessie Buckley is heading home, and there’s a reason the excitement beaming from her is palpable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Venus ends its Virgo run in your communication house, polishing your words with discernment.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Coppola and production designer Ziering will explore their creative partnership, the aesthetic and emotional storytelling that defines Coppola’s visual universe — from the suburban melancholy of Palo Alto to the luminous complexity of The Last Showgirl.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
-
The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Ban designed the kitchen with gleaming white Corian countertops and a sculptural central island, while a den just off the kitchen can double as a fourth bedroom, hidden behind a wall of telescoping panels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
That also includes light touch on your scalp from brushing your hair, the sensation of rubbing a blanket over your body, or feeling a breeze brush against your skin.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
-
There seemed to be little ambiguity as to the nature of their connection, as Curtis was spotted rubbing the actress' shoulders, and Aniston was later seen with her hand in his hand.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
The ceremony featured a dazzling light and music show outside the museum, with massive screens displaying Egypt's ancient monuments.—
Ayat Al-Tawy,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
-
To see nature’s most dazzling show, there’s perhaps no better place to grab a front-row seat than the Yukon.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The beauty is radiating from the inside out!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Do this in the early evening while there's still daylight and the ground is radiating heat.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share