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1
as in glowed
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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2
as in rubbed
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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Recent Examples of shone
When a police officer shined his flashlight at him, Winkler shined a red laser pointer at his face.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
While everyone’s individual style shone, some overarching themes and details stood out.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
When the officer shined a flashlight to get a closer look, Winkler aimed a laser at Santiago’s face, briefly disorienting him.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In the 2024–2025 awards season, the films supported by the City Council have truly shone.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
After battling back to take the lead on the road on Sunday, the Broncos' offense stalled in the fourth quarter while Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert shined to lead his team to a comeback 23-20 victory at SoFi Stadium.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Denegal, who struggled against Washington State, shined against the Bears, completed 15 of 18 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
The spotlight shone brightly on sensational sophomore Chris Vargas on Friday night at Cronin Memorial Stadium.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
While everyone’s individual style shone, some overarching themes and details stood out.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
When the officer shined a flashlight to get a closer look, Winkler aimed a laser at Santiago’s face, briefly disorienting him.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
In the 2024–2025 awards season, the films supported by the City Council have truly shone.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
After battling back to take the lead on the road on Sunday, the Broncos' offense stalled in the fourth quarter while Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert shined to lead his team to a comeback 23-20 victory at SoFi Stadium.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Denegal, who struggled against Washington State, shined against the Bears, completed 15 of 18 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
The spotlight shone brightly on sensational sophomore Chris Vargas on Friday night at Cronin Memorial Stadium.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shone
Verb
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In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dream glowed, even in the dead of night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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All other produce can be gently rubbed while being rinsed.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse rubbed the glove over her sides, into the folds, on the back of her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chalk dust glinted like pollen or asbestos in the sunshine coming through the window.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Pans, scoured, hung from hooks; knives glinted in ascending size.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Vogue’s Favorite Long-Sleeve Dresses Featured in this article The long-sleeve dress is polished without ever trying too hard, and takes the guesswork out of fussy layering if your morning routine needs a streamlined wardrobe solution—let our edit below guide you.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
23 Sep. 2025
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The master polished enough to stand against anything else in the playlist.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Marble floors gleamed beneath towering columns, and the chandeliers cast a warm, golden light.—
Maggie Downs,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
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The appearance at the memorial appeared to show that the rift between the two had, at least temporarily, smoothed.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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That’s how many people tuned in to Fox’s national NFL window last Sunday, which featured an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch beamed into 100% of the network’s home markets.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Host Julie Chen Moonves told the houseguests about Lauren's win, and Vince beamed with pride.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Shone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shone. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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