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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
ABC News, 26 May 2026
For Egyptians, crops would not grow without Horus and his benevolent eye shining down between the clouds.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
This smoothing foundation by Charlotte Tilbury, this Mac pressed powder that keeps shine at bay, and an Olaplex hair duo that’ll wash sweaty summer buildup right down the drain.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Verb
All sleek lines of Range Rover perfection, shining like it's been buffed by the soft bellies of kittens.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
For Egyptians, crops would not grow without Horus and his benevolent eye shining down between the clouds.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Noun
The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
This smoothing foundation by Charlotte Tilbury, this Mac pressed powder that keeps shine at bay, and an Olaplex hair duo that’ll wash sweaty summer buildup right down the drain.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shine
Verb
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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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The bright light of Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, illuminates the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) to the left of the Horsehead, while Alnilam — the middle star in the hunter's belt — glows blue-white in the upper left.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Waldorf was used to seeing Shackelford addressing staff at the front of a conference room, polished in a suit and tie.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Another highlight of my visit was experiencing Bastien's Manicure, an in-spa collaboration with nail-care specialists Bastien Gonzalez, which pairs meticulous cuticle work and a thorough massage with a natural nail-polishing technique that eliminates the need for nail polish entirely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Biscan suggests benefiting from the gleam and dimension of iridescence while opting for the sophistication of marble and marble-look tiles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Hardening off plants is the gradual process of acclimating them to outdoor conditions after growing them under lights in your home or in a greenhouse.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Brightech’s Ambience Pro string lights are waterproof, shatterproof, and durable enough to hold up through storms.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Remarkably, Ferrari’s lineup seemed too tame in the early 1980s, what with the likes of nearby Lamborghini blowing everyone’s minds with the Countach.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Look for Brian Vona’s group to lean on the likes of Harvard commit Rex Friedholm, as well as two of the state’s top defensemen in Kevin Abair and Owen Vona.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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And are there any tips and tricks for planning and executing the perfect anti-aging trip?—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Since Hathaway's viral video, people have posted themselves doing her trick, sometimes to shocking results.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster plummeted back to Earth and crashed into the Gulf, beaming live views of its fall from space until the screen went black.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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William and his elder two children even met Swift and her now-fiancé Travis Kelce backstage at the 2024 concert and beamed in selfies that the singer and William shared to social media.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Like Haiti goalkeeper Josué Duverger, who will swap regional soccer in Germany to rub shoulders with Brazil superstars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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On Valerie, Valerie Harper’s character was killed in a car crash — and then, just to rub it in, the show was renamed The Hogan Family and Sandy Duncan moved into her house.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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