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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Yet that message still does shine through thanks to the teens themselves, who all intrigue in their own way. David Opie, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025 Despite rumors that the two had drama on set, the recent press run and fellow crew members have proved that the two’s friendship shines through. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025 The material’s neutral palette ensures that the terroir—and the effects of the season—shine through in your glass. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025 The fact Jake Evans and Josh Anderson were those two players shouldn’t reflect badly on them, of course, but the collective effort of the team to finish a win in a business-like, mature fashion against a quality opponent on the road is what shines through in that stat. Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2025.

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