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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
Adjective
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Al Campanis, then a Brooklyn scout, saw him as an 18-year-old and filed a glowing scouting report.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bookshelf opens to reveal a glowing path.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nine-year-old Angie Ramirez-Maese left beaming after getting his autograph.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jumping on a call with The Hollywood Reporter, Ted Evans is beaming with pride.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is why authorities at the National Park Service, which maintains the statue, have repeatedly rejected any notion of polishing away the green covering.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy formula also delivers a luminous, glowy finish that even shoppers in their 80s can attest to.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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For decades, wealthy Gulf Arab states cast themselves as oases of stability in a region mired in conflict, building gleaming capitals with fast-growing economies powered by by millions of foreign workers drawn to economic opportunity and a tax-free lifestyle.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Stewart wore a pinkish brown tweed jacket with a double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels, structured shoulders with shoulder pads, and gleaming golden buttons.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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These autumn hues make the already dramatic Wyoming destination even more dazzling.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Elaborate dinner shows deliver dazzling performances alongside multi-course meals.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lights appeared up ahead, radiating energy like celestial bodies.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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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 16 Sep. 2025.
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