shine through

phrasal verb

shone through or shined through; shining through; shines through
: to be seen, expressed, or shown clearly
Once she relaxed, her talent really began to shine through.

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Portal days 2026 are those special days when cosmic energy seems to shine through more strongly. Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025 In the first two episodes of the new season, Percy is committed to finding his friend Grover, is just one plot line in which these themes shine through the strongest. Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025 Camille Kolar, Ryle Camille Kolar is an exceptional artist whose creativity shines through both music and visual arts. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2025 Now, Anna Claire’s personality is starting to shine through, her parents said. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shine through

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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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