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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
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Through his extensive use of practical effects, Crowley designed sets where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could shine and come alive as Glinda and Elphaba.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2025
Addie Morton, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
Lyster and her team let setting shine, designing around soaring windows that frame the surrounding vistas to help clients feel immersed in the great outdoors.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The 22-year-old has been the player exciting United fans with his bravery on the ball and determination without it, a shining hope amid a season of desolation both on the pitch, where the team’s play has been mainly painful, and in the club’s offices, where redundancies are sucking away morale.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Through his extensive use of practical effects, Crowley designed sets where Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo could shine and come alive as Glinda and Elphaba.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The ceramic-and-tourmaline barrel distributes heat evenly while adding shine.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2025
Lyster and her team let setting shine, designing around soaring windows that frame the surrounding vistas to help clients feel immersed in the great outdoors.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
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The Funghi lantern from Charlap Hyman & Herrero, hand-painted by artist Pilar Almon, glows like an orange moon, casting a halo over the 1970s French Shogun coffee table by Roger Capron and the vintage Tuareg mat from North Africa.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In order to achieve a flawless, glowing complexion, Scarlett used facial cleansers, mists, hydrating masks and moisturizers.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In one fell swoop, that verdict rejected decades of Madigan and his loyalists polishing the image of the once-mighty speaker as a politician above reproach, a statesman who never crossed the line, a lawyer with a personal code of conduct that kept him on the straight and narrow.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Jenner’s nails were styled in a minimalist almond shape and polished in a cloudy, pink-nude manicure.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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From a helicopter, the juxtaposition was halting: The gleam of the Pacific in its unchanging glory, running parallel for miles against sheer devastation.—
Loren Elliott,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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While its scent is a perk, the real advantages come from a blend of Ayurvedic ingredients that fortify the hair and give it a glossy gleam.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, a dark environment away from bright city lights makes for the best spectating.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Reason to be fearful: A midweek match under the lights at Villa Park is no easy task for any team.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Coterie, the biannual advanced contemporary and contemporary show, featured a new curation of global labels from the likes of South Korea, Africa, Italy, Southeast Asia, Latin America and more.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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In that vein, Snow White is being played by Rachel Zegler, who has dazzled audiences with her singing and dancing in recent years in the likes of West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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Either way, spending at least a few hours by the pool at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes or beachside at Island Vista Resort—two of the best hotels in Myrtle Beach—should do the trick.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Importantly, the satellites can beam a stronger radio signal to devices on the ground, according to the filing.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
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The process for drying Daytona International Speedway’s 2.5-mile track typically takes two hours, though that all could be expedited depending on winds and a beaming sun.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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Clean both hands between the fingers and fingertips, then rub the back of your fingers against your palms.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Someone in your network may rub you the wrong way today.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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