- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
Example Sentences
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It shines fresh light on the land deal given to the museum by the state of California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
The low-basis shares are where this strategy shines.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Where the restaurant really shines, though, is its three-course brunch.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
"She loves everybody. She's inclusive. She's empathetic, she's a light, she shines bright for everyone. I keep telling myself I'm done crying. I thought I was cried out."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He grabs a sheet of paper, shines his torch on it.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
