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shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
bright
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gleaming glistening luminous radiant shimmering
WEAK
effulgent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dark dim dull
WEAK
gloomy
ADJECTIVE
illustrious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant glorious splendid
STRONG
distinguished
WEAK
eminent remarkable
Antonyms
WEAK
dark gloomy
ADJECTIVE
glowing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright brilliant conspicuous glistening incandescent luminous lustrous radiant scintillating shiny sparkling
STRONG
beaming coruscating glazed glossy sleek
WEAK
agleam effulgent iridescent irradiant lambent lucent nitid noticeable opalescent phosphorescent refulgent relucent resplendent rutilant splendent splendorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy dark dim dull gloomy matte normal obscure stupid typical unaware unintelligent
STRONG
rough

Example Sentences

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They also predicted financials shining, from growth of around 11% in the lower half of the range from the prior quarter to nearly 20%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The experiments revealed that shining light on the crystals causes their internal lattice to shift quickly.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Chief executive Noel Mooney has overseen a move to eat into the FAW's reserves in a bid to make hay while the sun is shining.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And, as much as I hate to unwittingly side with network executives, a new iteration that featured Gellar as anything other than its shining star wouldn’t have the dynamism of the original series.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

I had always felt happy in this little shop with its tiny voices and shelves of small shining faces.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom