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shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
illustrious
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Antonyms


Example Sentences

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The stock has certainly had investors smiling so far this year, and there’s reason to believe it can keep shining.

From Barron's

Then there was a wild whinnying cry, and a huge green horse covered in shining scales thundered straight toward him.

From Literature

She is survived by her two children, Felix and Emily, who previously described her "the shining light in all of our lives".

From BBC

At the time, the then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson said those sanctioned were "shining a light" on "gross human rights violations" in China.

From BBC

Ms. Pearl’s wrinkly face breaks into a shining smile.

From Literature