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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
Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus brought the drama all the way to her fingertips with little gloves, while Halle Berry shined bright like a mirror ball.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow’s hair shone like a pool of liquid gold flowing over her shoulder, while Gracie Abrams’ bixie cut a striking profile with tousled fringe falling over just one eye.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Melone leads Hanover in goals, though depth has shone bright with seven different players notching at least 15 points.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The 17-year-old shone in last week’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers before being an unused substitute in Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat by Galatasaray.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Scott is a playmaker who shined brightest on the biggest stage this past year.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Young and Metchie go back to their time with the Crimson Tide, when both shined together in 2021.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Dan shone his flashlight in the crags of a rock wall, and the antennae of hundreds of spiny lobsters waved in its beam.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Miley Cyrus brought the drama all the way to her fingertips with little gloves, while Halle Berry shined bright like a mirror ball.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
Gwyneth Paltrow’s hair shone like a pool of liquid gold flowing over her shoulder, while Gracie Abrams’ bixie cut a striking profile with tousled fringe falling over just one eye.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Melone leads Hanover in goals, though depth has shone bright with seven different players notching at least 15 points.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
The 17-year-old shone in last week’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers before being an unused substitute in Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat by Galatasaray.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Scott is a playmaker who shined brightest on the biggest stage this past year.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Young and Metchie go back to their time with the Crimson Tide, when both shined together in 2021.
—Mike Kaye
march 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Dan shone his flashlight in the crags of a rock wall, and the antennae of hundreds of spiny lobsters waved in its beam.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shone
Verb
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The Sphere also glowed dramatically in the background.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Mar. 2026
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Sludge subjected to a fire burning at 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit glowed bright orange.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your basic latex makeup wedges, dampened and rubbed against the stain.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Diawara dumped off a pass to Josh Hart for an easy layup, while Doncic, lying flat on his back under the basket, looked at the closest official and rubbed his fingers together as if flashing money.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bessent flashed his yellow light about letting the industry into retirement plans at a time of fresh challenges for firms that deal in both private credit and equity.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The actress apparently flashed her wedding band at the Los Angeles event, according to a new report from People.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The spotless streets are polished nightly by the feet of families licking ice cream.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then scientists use pi once more when receiving and breaking down complex signals that are being beamed back to Earth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The woman whose face was beamed onto a TV screen at the front of a DeKalb County courtroom had waited 13 years for justice.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Friday in Sacramento, the magic that carried Valley Christian from a 9-15 regular season to the brink of a state title flickered one last time before finally running out.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Its tongue flickered, sensing the currents of pandemonium, and then the forked tip touched my cheek.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Shone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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