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Synonyms & Antonyms of shining
(Entry 1 of 2)
giving off or reflecting much light
- the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert
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shining
verbpresent participle of shine
Synonyms & Antonyms of shining (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
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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The first known use of shining was before the 12th century
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