- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
Example Sentences
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Naturally, Karol G really shines here, but Judeline and rusowsky provide an interesting dynamic to the song, making it an instant hit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 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
"I look totally artificial, but I am totally real, as a writer, as a professional, as a human being. A rhinestone shines just as good as a diamond."
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The sun shines on city, river, crowd, and king.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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