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as in to glow
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 to polish
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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as in gleam
brightness created by light reflected from a surface
the troop inspector insisted on nothing less than a dazzling shine from every pair of shoes in the line of review
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as in glow
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
by the shine of the full moon we could see the rabbit helping himself to our garden vegetables
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as in like
positive regard for something
took quite a shine to the new neighbors
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as in trick
usually shines plural
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke
the shines they pulled at summer camp have become embellished with each retelling
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Recent Examples of shine
Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Both projects shine a spotlight on abuses of minors in the hugely popular family-vlogging space.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Go for your handy glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth instead, and get ready for a streak-free shine.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Then, on May 12, a full moon in Scorpio shines a spotlight on your stability-seeking second house of comfort, finances and value, bringing a potential culmination or breakthrough in your financial situation and sense of security.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Both projects shine a spotlight on abuses of minors in the hugely popular family-vlogging space.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Noun
Boasting 12-hour wear that won’t fade, the clean formula in seven shades is also sweat-proof and helps zap excess shine.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Go for your handy glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth instead, and get ready for a streak-free shine.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shine
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This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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They can be dusted lightly for a barely-there glow or layered for vibrant drama.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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The usual approach looks like this: find the job, polish your resume, hit apply, and hope for the best.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Under Ledru, Tiffany is polishing the brand by linking its legacy to the now.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This has been a gleam in scientists’ eyes for quite some time.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
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Witness Killian Maddox, a bodybuilder whose formidable muscles gleam under golden light.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Style tip: Comfortable linen sets Paris, France Paris is known as a city for lovers thanks to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, and romantic dinners in cozy restaurants over candlelight.—
Brittany Vickers,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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But Juan insists on investigating the light coming from the stadium.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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The likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Young M.A. have all taken a spin at their own versions of the song in their respective careers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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Several actors noted that many of these grants were for the likes of Shakespeare.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The trick is to find multiple locations that are close enough together and decide on a menu that feels cohesive.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The trick will be whether the Bruins are paying for a career year or reliable future performance.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Tina and Blue beamed, while Rumi jumped around the stage and hugged her mother, sister, and grandmother.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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By the 1980s, the splendor of Castle Howard beamed onto television sets across Britain as the setting of an 11-part adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 novel Brideshead Revisited.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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This is an effective way to acknowledge foresight without rubbing it in, says Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in Nutley, N.J.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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After she's clambered over, Harper gently rubs her brother's back before snuggling up next to him.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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