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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
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
An array of laser art will shine all the walls starting at sundown on New Year’s Eve leading up to the 6 p.m. fireworks display organized by First Night Hartford.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Yes, the next two votes saw Andy and Genevieve eliminated in quick succession, taking a bit of the shine off of Operation Italy’s gleaming stature.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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That dynamic has shined a spotlight on the power that Trump will wield over dealmaking in a fashion atypical of previous administrations.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
An array of laser art will shine all the walls starting at sundown on New Year’s Eve leading up to the 6 p.m. fireworks display organized by First Night Hartford.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
Get the Recipe 05 of 12 May: Asparagus Casserole
Speaking of asparagus, this casserole truly lets this beloved spring vegetable shine.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Yes, the next two votes saw Andy and Genevieve eliminated in quick succession, taking a bit of the shine off of Operation Italy’s gleaming stature.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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In some shots, embers can still be seen glowing amid the wreckage.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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His second story collection, Chemical Valley, won the Alistair MacLeod Short Fiction Prize, received glowing reviews, and was a finalist for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award and the ReLit Award.Nicola Davison, Hazlitt, 10 Jan. 2025
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Instead, Cardozo recommends placing a tea towel in the sink, washing the crystal in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and polishing it with a lint-free towel.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Stepping out onto cold Turkish marble, polished by centuries of footsteps, feels like walking into the pages of mythology.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The gleam of light, although only lasting for a thousandth of a second, is powerful enough to outshine an entire galaxy.Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sweet almond and buriti oils moisturize and strengthen the hair fibers, while carrot oil neutralizes yellow hues and makes the hair gleam.Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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As Andrés removed his beanie, a bald eagle tattoo was revealed, glistening under the dim lights.Mayolo López Gutiérrez, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
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To artists like Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin, all of it was also rich fodder for a new approach to painting, showcased in the play of light over a silver pitcher or the slimy floors of a bustling fish market.Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Americas is one of a number of recent natural history epics to draw A-list talent, with the likes of Paul Rudd and Benedict Cumberbatch also getting in on the act of late.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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Tindall’s cousin-in-law Kate Middleton often wears suited attire for certain daytime royal engagements, including looks designed by the likes of Roland Mouret.Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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Both couples wore sleek, matching black outfits for the proposal and despite the rain apparent in the photo, both were beaming in photos as Smith slipped the ring onto Danielle's hand.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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What existed of my attention span was beamed toward texts about gestation.Molly Young, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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For protection, Hu recommends wearing wraparound glasses or goggles when outdoors and avoiding touching or rubbing your eyes.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Irish were also motivated to win Thursday by some pregame comments made by Penn State coach James Franklin, who apparently rubbed Freeman the wrong way during the coaches’ pregame press conference.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Shine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shine. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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