- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
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It is the tallest occupied office building in the city and regularly shines with decorative lighting for special occasions such as the Fourth of July, King Charles III’s birthday, and the New York Knicks championship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
This access is especially important for victims who have been made to doubt themselves, who can now more easily reach for a term that shines a light on their experiences.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
A laser shines onto the crystal, interacting with the thorium nuclei inside.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
It shines fresh light on the land deal given to the museum by the state of California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
He shines with sweat as he fans himself with the pages of a book.
From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender
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