How to Use shine in a Sentence

shine

1 of 2 verb

• The sun was shining through the clouds.
• She found a sport where she can really shine.
• In the summer, when the sun shines all night, people walk out of the bars and are dazzled by the light.
  — Nick Perry, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2023
• One simple way is to shine a bright flashlight on the nail.
  — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
• The depth of the team is real, and each player will get their chance to shine at some point over the course of 82 games.
  — Nick Crain, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• Marsh shined in camp and earned the coveted fifth starter spot.
  — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
• Based on their tips, these ten shades shone the brightest.
  — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
• The sand seems a little softer, the ocean slightly more turquoise blue, and the sun shines just the smallest bit brighter.
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
• This is a $3 million movie [shot] in 21 days and our DP shines it up like a jewel.
  — Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
• In the right light, the greater’s head glows with a green iridescence, while the lesser’s shines a dark purple.
  — M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 8 Feb. 2024
• Each member gets their time to shine both as a normal person and as a hero.
  — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
• What's more, crystals adorned the outfit and made Heidi shine on the red carpet.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2023
• Or would the Raiders shine the Bat Signal up to the ownership box and ask Brady to come save their season?
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023
• If the show—if any show—strikes someone, somewhere, for some reason, to the heart, well, so shines a good deed in a weary world.
  — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2024
• In Hungary, yes — but the light of that democracy still shines elsewhere, for now.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 June 2023
• Michaela Coel has made her shining arrival on the 2023 Met Gala carpet.
  — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
• Safe to say, this certainly feels like Rae’s season to shine.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
• Bill Plaschke: Kobe Bryant’s legacy shines bright four years after his death.
  — Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
• The owner of the shining eyes had spotted the pair and was doing his best to move away from the lumbering humans.
  — Freda Kreier, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2023
• The rich, nutty browned butter helps the oaky bourbon truly shine.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
• The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
  — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
• The lease shines a spotlight on the lack of interest to date from large life science firms in the downtown market.
  — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024
• With 1/2 cup of sage total blended into the soup and used as a garnish, this recipe truly lets the herb shine.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
• That positioning will cause Saturn to shine in the sky.
  — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2023
• Summer is nearly here—school is out, the vacations are planned, and the sun is shining.
  — Addison Aloian, womenshealthmag.com, 26 May 2023
• The smallest particles shine blue, while the larger ones shine yellow and red.
  — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
• Poor Things has continued to shine at the box office, even into 2024.
  — Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
• The sun will shine meekly through, keeping highs comfortably in the upper 70s.
  — David Streit, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
• Jon Bon Jovi is shining more light on his recovery process since undergoing vocal cord surgery in 2022.
  — Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
• Reality Check is a Star series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
  — Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024

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shine

2 of 2 noun

• Would you like a shine?
• He had a nice shine on his shoes.
• And these navy blue press-ons have just the right amount of shine.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
• This is the time of year when corned beef and cabbage shine.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
• Trump has a core of voters who are with him through rain and shine.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
• The fleece side is thick and cozy, while the velvety flannel top has a nice shine.
  — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
• My hair felt so light, had a ton of shine, and the volume was amazing.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
• And then, giving a person like Jadakiss the shine to set off the series.
  — William E. Ketchum Iii, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2023
• The loss dropped the Rams’ record to 2-3 and took some of the shine off the return of star receiver Cooper Kupp.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
• By that point, the shine of social media had worn off for me.
  — Elise Craig, New York Times, 9 May 2023
• This will help the silk maintain its softness, shine, and slip.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
• This year, it’s been a near-constant shine, though Hays has still been dinged up.
  — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2023
• Spray the cleaner on the floor or the mop to clean, then wipe the floors down again with a dry mop for an extra-high shine.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
• As the name suggests, this spray-on primer also adds shine.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
• Hair oils and serums that keep the frizz away and give shine may be all that is needed to keep 3B curls looking lush.
  — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
• The beard balm provides adds shine and hold to a short beard, while the beard oil softens and tames longer, more coarse beard hair.
  — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
• Maybe your go-to spot shines with old-school charm and an awesome old fashioned.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
• Pearly accent tiles were added behind the range for shimmer and shine.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
• Chanel’s Le Vernis nail polish is both long-lasting and has just the right amount of shine.
  — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2023
• Just half a pump adds major shine to Tandon’s long hair.
  — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
• With just a few drops, the oil is known to improve shine, vibrancy, and softness.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2023
• The hair has more of a sheen than a plasticky, reflective shine.
  — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
• But will a road trip to Oklahoma this Saturday take off some of the shine?
  — Selby Lopez, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Set the design by curing the entire nail; then apply a top coat for added shine.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 27 June 2023
• Use a flat iron at 365 degrees, taking small sections to seal and add shine.
  — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Feb. 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
• This whole line is perfect for fine hair that needs an extra boost of shine, the bottles are easy to use and don't leak.
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Women's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
• Using a pastry brush, coast the raspberries with the jelly to give them a nice shine.
  — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
• Taurus April 20-May 20 No one can miss your special shine at the moment.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
• Apple cider vinegar is a classic, natural ingredient that breaks down build-up and adds shine to the hair.
  — Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024