- present participle of shine.
shining
Example Sentences
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A once-dull corner of the energy market is shining brighter than ever.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Letterboxd was once a shining beacon among all of these horror stories, which already had their own unique problems before their formal acquisitions.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Simply shining blue light onto the mice triggered the same scratching behavior seen during mechanical stimulation, providing strong evidence that these neurons directly produce the itch sensation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
George had a job from the time he was 6, delivering newspapers, shining shoes and working in restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The video ended there, with Coal’s mother smiling into the camera, her eyes shining, her whole body relaxed.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
