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shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
illustrious
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The country's growth model "has bifurcated into two distinct trends: weakening domestic demand and a shining performance in high-tech products", she said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He did a more-than-competent job—he was Rossini after all—but the result always reminds me of shining a halogen light into a place of hallowed dim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I enjoy questioning authority and shining light on things people usually don’t look into.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

In his own remarks, the monarch said it was a sign of "our shared history and shining future", joking, "if you ever need to get hold of us….just give us a ring".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Here and there, the sun broke through the clouds and bright streaks came shining down like spotlights.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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