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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Sweden is the shining star of Europe.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
There were definitely moments that were less shining than others for me.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2025
The real shining gem of Pokémon's eighth generation was Legends: Arceus.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Sweden is the shining star of Europe.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
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Each one is a glowing testament to her.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Part of last season’s successful Strasbourg team was Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who gave a glowing assessment of Rosenior when speaking at a press conference in November.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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El Moussa, 38, has her arm extended out to hold the phone and offers a beaming smile before passing it over to Haack, 42.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The post, with a photo of a beaming Rauber in front of crystal blue water, spoke of a family vacation in Maui with Rauber dancing at a luau.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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One air bubble can destroy a $10,000 piece at the polishing stage.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advanced packaging – Disco Japan's Disco manufactures processing equipment and tools for the creation of computer chips, specializing in grinding and polishing equipment, which is part of the advanced packaging process.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Tabouret’s work cloaks you in luminous hues, Jospin uses color much more sparingly.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for beauty, Sweeney wore glowy makeup, complete with luminous skin, rosy cheeks, and smoky eyeshadow.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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The unlikely eponym follows more than 500 years later, gleaming from the shelves of most major supermarkets, gyms, and convenience stores across America today.—
Sophia Herring,
Vanity Fair,
28 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the gleaming vessel is a gorgeous addition to any vanity.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rothblatt said, sarcastically, as Fakroune sat at the defense table rubbing his temples.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Combined with the swiveling dining table, the setup allows several digital nomads to comfortably clack away on their keyboards at the same time – no banging elbows or rubbing knees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Other memorable moments included Teyana Taylor's emotional acceptance speech (and dazzling diamond thong), Jacob Elordi's mullet, and a cameo from the co-stars of Heated Rivalry.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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