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1
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 brunch also shone a spotlight on the fellows of the ReFrame Rise program, a fellowship co-founded by WIF and Sundance Institute that supports 10 mid-career directors and cinematographers, all of whom were present at the event.
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Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Before pulling Huffman over, and while calling Tatum for backup, Thomas acknowledges that Huffman hadn’t actually shined any lights on the decoy before driving off.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Under a large white tent in the Rose Garden – RIP the Rose Garden – violins played as guests entered and the moon shone, First Lady Betty Ford wrote in a memoir.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Owens, a senior, shined at Northwestern State but couldn’t crack Arizona’s rotation in 2025, while James, a redshirt junior, never got serious playing time at Arkansas.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Love Story promises to explore that dynasty, diving deep into a dazzling and damned family by way of the Kennedys who may have shined the brightest and suffered the most.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Stroud shone as a rookie three seasons ago, even earning MVP votes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Stroud won’t have top wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion), but Christian Kirk shone against Pittsburgh with eight catches for 144 yards.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
At the Duchess of Edinburgh Cup in November 2025, her trio of diamonds shone bright in contrast with her muted camo jacket.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Before pulling Huffman over, and while calling Tatum for backup, Thomas acknowledges that Huffman hadn’t actually shined any lights on the decoy before driving off.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Under a large white tent in the Rose Garden – RIP the Rose Garden – violins played as guests entered and the moon shone, First Lady Betty Ford wrote in a memoir.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Owens, a senior, shined at Northwestern State but couldn’t crack Arizona’s rotation in 2025, while James, a redshirt junior, never got serious playing time at Arkansas.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Love Story promises to explore that dynasty, diving deep into a dazzling and damned family by way of the Kennedys who may have shined the brightest and suffered the most.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Stroud shone as a rookie three seasons ago, even earning MVP votes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Stroud won’t have top wide receiver Nico Collins (concussion), but Christian Kirk shone against Pittsburgh with eight catches for 144 yards.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
At the Duchess of Edinburgh Cup in November 2025, her trio of diamonds shone bright in contrast with her muted camo jacket.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shone
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Coughlan glowed in Penelope's wedding dress and shared a look with her husband-to-be, Colin.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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DeVanté’s mythical aura glowed so brightly that even future stars struggled to get noticed.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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After Landfair climbed into Kelly’s lap and rubbed his head — following the precise instructions Sparkle had given her — Kelly eagerly accepted her innocent request.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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But this one in particular rubbed him the wrong way.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ware has flashed his intriguing potential during stretches this season, grabbing double-digit rebounds in nine straight games in November.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Kane flashed a grin and hugged Chiarot.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Rhone Commuter Flyweight Pants, 40 percent off, are lightweight, flattering, and polished enough for flights that double as workdays.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Guests return for its discreet charm, consistently warm staff, and a sense of home that feels polished rather than precious.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Much like the story itself — which followed Daniel Day-Lewis’ 1950s British designer falling head over heels in love with his reluctant muse and eventual equal — the music feels like it’s being beamed in from a bygone era.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2026
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Madeleine, 35, a fashion designer, had designed princess dresses for Emilia and her other nieces and Spencer beamed at her creation.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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In subsequent phases, the ICRC smoothed returns of the deceased, including 27 of 28 hostages and 360 Palestinians.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Winston Churchill’s memoirs smoothed these memories over, and this still misleads us.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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In reality, whatever magic had briefly flickered tended to vanish just as quickly.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Streetlights flickered before large parts of the city were plunged into darkness, as a thick fog settled over the streets and temperatures plummeted to –5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Before sunset, cover cold-sensitive plants with frost cloth or sheets to retain heat radiated from the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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As per usual, Kate Hudson radiated warmth and elegance amid the sea of celebrities at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Shone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shone. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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