shine

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verb

ˈshīn

shone ˈshōn

especially Canadian and British

ˈshän

or shined; shining

Synonyms of shine next

intransitive verb

: to emit rays of light

: to be bright by reflection of light

: to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished

shines in math

: to perform extremely well

when will stocks really shine again?—

Temma Ehrenfeld

: to have a bright glowing appearance

his face shone with enthusiasm

: to be conspicuously evident or clear

transitive verb

: to cause to emit light

: to throw or direct the light of

past tense and past participle shined : to make bright by polishing

shined his shoes

shine

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noun

: brightness caused by the emission of light

: brightness caused by the reflection of light : luster

the shine of polished silver

: brilliance, splendor

still has a shine about her

: fair weather : sunshine

rain or shine

: trick, caper

—usually used in plural

: liking, fancy

took a shine to him

: a polish or gloss given to shoes

: a single polishing of a pair of shoes

Example Sentences

Verb The sun was shining through the clouds. lamps shining from the windows She found a sport where she can really shine. Noun the shine of polished silver He had a nice shine on his shoes. Would you like a shine? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Backlit mirrors are often preferred because the light doesn't shine directly in your eyes. —

Emily Belfiore, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2023 What also makes this recipe shine is its adaptability. —

Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023 Rear-wheel drive mowers shine on hills and inclines, and when the grass bag is full. —

Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023 Kate Middleton is continuing her mission to shine a spotlight on the importance of the early childhood years. —

Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 21 Mar. 2023 Our round-up of DIY cleaning hacks makes your stainless steel appliances shimmer and shine in no time and for a fraction of the price. —

Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 20 Mar. 2023 These lures shine for surface and mid-level active bass. —

Gerald Almy, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023 Indianapolis Star Mighty close, mighty fine, Scottsburg wore a victory shine after clipping North Daviess 47-45 for an Indiana boys basketball victory on March 18. —

Indy Star Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2023 This year the March equinox is Monday at 5:24 p.m. EDT, which is the precise moment the sun's rays shine directly on the equator. —

Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023

Noun

With just a few drops, the oil is known to improve shine, vibrancy, and softness. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2023 The Legacy Arena now has a shine, polish and amenities that the old arena, once called the Coliseum, never had. —

Greg Garrison | , al, 14 Mar. 2023 And once more, evening creations allured with shine, sequins, and tulle, often with tiered features. —

Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023 Still, Unilever stylist and celebrity hair artist, Lacy Redway, found a way to give the hair some shine—literally. —

Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 1 Mar. 2023 Apply it to damp straight, wavy, or curly hair for frizz-free shine, and to help define texture. —

Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023 Made specifically for your iced lattes and cold brews, the jeweled taffy cold cup comes in a lovely magenta color with an iridescent shine. —

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023 Then, layer the gloss on top for a kiss-proof shine! —

Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 27 Jan. 2023 Albeit every woman is given her respective shine – Nia Long as the ambitious Jordan, Sanaa Lathan as a yearning Robin, and Regina Hall as the studious Candy – a deeper, more vulnerable Shelby kicks in the door at just episode two. —

Marjua Estevez, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2023 See More

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