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as in glowed
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 rubbed
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 shone
The sun shined brightly on Connor Darcey Memorial Field.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Some of Naegohyang’s players were in the squad that lifted that trophy, while others have shone at the U-17 World Cup, of which North Korea has won the previous two editions.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The aurora australis shone brilliantly over Earth as astronauts watched from above.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Her eyes, a brilliant green, shone like bits of costume jewelry poked into an uncooked loaf of bread.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
During this past weekend’s workouts, the 6-foot, 190-pound receiver shined as a pass-catcher.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Hours after her Italy trip was announced, the Princess of Wales visited the University of East London to highlight the latest findings from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, where Professor Amanda Broderick said that her enthusiasm shone.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In the end, the Spurs’ star shined a bit brighter.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Stars, royals and collaborators shone a spotlight on his work and career during David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth, which drew 5,000 people in attendance and aired on the BBC with a slight delay.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Some of Naegohyang’s players were in the squad that lifted that trophy, while others have shone at the U-17 World Cup, of which North Korea has won the previous two editions.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The aurora australis shone brilliantly over Earth as astronauts watched from above.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Her eyes, a brilliant green, shone like bits of costume jewelry poked into an uncooked loaf of bread.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
During this past weekend’s workouts, the 6-foot, 190-pound receiver shined as a pass-catcher.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Hours after her Italy trip was announced, the Princess of Wales visited the University of East London to highlight the latest findings from the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, where Professor Amanda Broderick said that her enthusiasm shone.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
In the end, the Spurs’ star shined a bit brighter.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Stars, royals and collaborators shone a spotlight on his work and career during David Attenborough’s 100 Years on Planet Earth, which drew 5,000 people in attendance and aired on the BBC with a slight delay.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shone
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The Grammy-winning R&B singer, 39, glowed in an all-white ERL suit, which combined a puffy, floor-length jacket with a retro-style shirt and enlarged bow tie.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Feldstein glowed in a pink lacy dress, smiling as her wife Roberts placed a hand on her stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The savory chili-garlic oil rubbed on the baby eggplants make these an irresistible snack that are perfect light bites for all to enjoy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Smith beamed a luminous smile as Brosnan smoldered for the camera on the red carpet in 1995.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The team will monitor the flyby by tracking Psyche's radio signals beamed to NASA's giant array radio network antennas on Earth known as the Deep Space Network.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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His expression smoothed itself out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Whatever is left can be smoothed across the rest of the head.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Not far from where the two sat, a customer service light flickered on and off, but no employees manned the help desk.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Pain that radiated from your wrist into your thumb or forearm.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Shone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shone. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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