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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Payan believes, like the college coaches who come to see her in action, that Lewis can shine at the next level.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
Shine Mirrors To quickly get rid of water spots and splatters on mirrors, use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to create a shine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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The bold choice worked well with her cropped jeans, giving these reliable warm-weather staples a moment to shine in their offseason.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Payan believes, like the college coaches who come to see her in action, that Lewis can shine at the next level.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
The rapper wore her hair long and nearly pitch-black with a blowout shine that could probably be seen several counties away.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
Shine Mirrors To quickly get rid of water spots and splatters on mirrors, use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to create a shine.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 29 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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Unlike other stick foundations, this one delivers a satin finish that achieves a radiantly smooth gleam IRL.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There, light from the setting sun shoots into the nearly 900ft-long tunnel every winter solstice, and projects an image of the sun on to an 8-foot-wide, white marble disc.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Oscars have announced updates to its timeline, extending the nomination voting period and rescheduling key events in light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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There were stories of wild bacchanals involving nudists, and grand parties attended by the likes of artist Andy Warhol, jazz musician Charlie Parker and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lilly Keys is a celebrity makeup artist who works with the likes of Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Jenna Ortega, and Jennifer Coolidge.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Williams, who has been married to Ayda Field since 2010, also shared a hug with the beaming couple.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The lights were on after the show ended and the energy on the floor of the crowd beaming, dancing, still having a party.Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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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 21 Jan. 2025.
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