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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
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
The world of fine jewelry shines with Roberto Coin’s exceptional vision and artistic talent, which surpasses most other designers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Work in the right order Follow these steps to clean and maintain the clarity and shine of your windows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Verb
During the show, military service members and their families are showcased, and a spotlight is shined on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025
The world of fine jewelry shines with Roberto Coin’s exceptional vision and artistic talent, which surpasses most other designers.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Noun
Flat silver nail heads added subtle shine to Monse’s jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Work in the right order Follow these steps to clean and maintain the clarity and shine of your windows.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shine
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Pryor was a savant at polishing his challenging circumstances and debilitating neuroses into crowd-pleasing material, and this is broadly how he’s remembered in comedy history.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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The company has also really polished its software over the years, offering lots of customization.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Yet beneath the gleam of champagne bars and five-star hotels, a current of mountain grit still flows.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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These half-sized classic window coverings let in ample light for prep work, while adding just enough privacy and charm.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Our top deals include LED floodlights that rank high in safety, ambient string lights, hanging lanterns, versatile in-ground lights for pathways and gardens, and more.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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From the likes of Adam Grant and Trevor Noah this year, to Michelle Obama, Brené Brown, Amal Clooney, and others in past years, this conference explores a wide range of topics.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Here’s a first look at Housefull 5, starring the likes of Indian comedy king Akshay Kumar and Abhishek A Bachchan.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The trick was to keep them distant and yet connected, and find ways to not make the audience wait to see their chemistry, because the John Corbett and Sarah Jessica Parker chemistry is undeniable and a gift.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Large antennas, including an even larger, 2,400-square-foot version to come, are key to CEO and founder Abel Avellan’s plan to win a new market: satellite internet beamed directly to your phone.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In Ree's photo, the sun beamed down on the landscape.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Better yet—especially for those with a delicate face of glam—there’s no need to rub the touchless formula in once it’s applied.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Keep the cables taut at all times, and protect the bark from rubbing by using rags or short sections of old garden hose.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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