- present participle of shine.
shining
Example Sentences
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The little boy adds a bright rainbow, a shining sun and a tall tree to his illustration, while other displaced children paint alongside him at a shelter in Pereira.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Everyone was in love with it because it was stunning. These actors have such a beautiful, natural chemistry, and the story is shining through.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
However, it is the primary suite that is undoubtedly the shining star of the home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Flow batteries are seen as key to scaling up renewable energy, allowing it to be stored for when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Even in the aftermath of the attack, Ama’s eyes are shining as she looks at me.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
