Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
illustrious
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There’s far more to the story than Spikevax, though Covid revenue was undeniably the shining star of the latest earnings report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Netflix Is a Joke returns to L.A. this week, shining a worldwide spotlight on stand-up comedy in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Electricity has to be available all the time - not just when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s matched by an equally extraordinary performance from Ms. Metcalf, herself a shining asset of the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Every meal I cooked was an offering to him, each shining pot a poem, every sweep of the broom an act of love.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "shining" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com