- present tense form of shine (3rd person singular).
shines
Example Sentences
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"Most exams took place in the school's sports hall, which becomes very hot if the sun shines on it. It's unbearable during heatwaves," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
The Sun always shines in space and can’t be blocked by clouds.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
It’s bathed in sunlight that only occasionally shines on an ephemeral memory, revealing that the recollection is laced with as much honest love as regret.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Light from an old marquee shines on the sidewalk, trumpeting the evening’s main event in all caps: “‘Miles Davis: A Century of Cool,’ opening Saturday.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
When she looks up at him, his soft blue eyes are bright in the afternoon sunlight that shines through the windows, illuminating the speckles of sawdust in the air.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
