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shine

[shahyn] / ʃaɪn /
NOUN
brightness; polish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gleam glitz gloss luster sheen shimmer sparkle
STRONG
flash glare glaze glint lambency light luminosity patina radiance rub show
Antonyms
STRONGEST
darkness dullness
STRONG
dark
VERB
give off or reflect light
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beam blink burn dazzle flash flicker glare gleam glisten glitter glow illuminate radiate shimmer sparkle twinkle
STRONG
bedazzle blaze deflect flare glimmer illumine incandesce irradiate luminesce mirror scintillate
WEAK
emit light give light
Antonyms
STRONGEST
darken dull
VERB
polish, burnish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rub
STRONG
brush buff finish furbish glance glaze gloss scour sleek wax
WEAK
buff up give a sheen make brilliant put a finish on put a gloss on
Antonyms
WEAK
dull

Example Sentences

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While other host cities such as New York and Los Angeles draw plenty of international visitors every summer, the World Cup is a unique opportunity for Kansas City to shine on the global stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But an extra day when little else is trading—at a time when breaking news from the Middle East is whipsawing markets —is a chance for Bitcoin to shine.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The one advantage was that the dancers, mainly on a plain stage, could shine in a town that knows its dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Head of service for Bradford District Museums and Galleries James Steward, said the project would "shine a light on Bradford's unique scientific heritage".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

And they were giving paint to anyone who wanted to give their house a shine.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm