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shine

[shahyn] / ʃaɪn /
NOUN
brightness; polish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gleam glitz gloss luster sheen shimmer sparkle
STRONG
flash glare glaze glint lambency light luminosity patina radiance rub show
Antonyms
STRONGEST
darkness dullness
STRONG
dark
VERB
give off or reflect light
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beam blink burn dazzle flash flicker glare gleam glisten glitter glow illuminate radiate shimmer sparkle twinkle
STRONG
bedazzle blaze deflect flare glimmer illumine incandesce irradiate luminesce mirror scintillate
WEAK
emit light give light
Antonyms
STRONGEST
darken dull
VERB
polish, burnish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rub
STRONG
brush buff finish furbish glance glaze gloss scour sleek wax
WEAK
buff up give a sheen make brilliant put a finish on put a gloss on
Antonyms
WEAK
dull

Example Sentences

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Wingers Vinicius Jr and Raphinha risk being overshadowed by Mbappe and Yamal for Real and Barca respectively but could catapult themselves into contention if they shine for Brazil at the World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But macroeconomic data this week may shine a light on the tangible impacts of the war so far.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

While other host cities such as New York and Los Angeles draw plenty of international visitors every summer, the World Cup is a unique opportunity for Kansas City to shine on the global stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The one advantage was that the dancers, mainly on a plain stage, could shine in a town that knows its dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But Momma smiled at him like he caused the sun to shine.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry