shines

Part of Speech:

All (3) Noun (1) Verb (2)

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brightness; polish n.
give off or reflect light v.
polish, burnish v.

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

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shines

It is in explication of his pleasant ideas that Mr. Epley really shines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

His lack of polish in speeches underscores his authenticity, and he shines in more intimate settings with voters, and in interviews.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

The Sun always shines in space and can’t be blocked by clouds.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026

Open your eyes, her star still shines, take another look.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026

Here at Just Sixteen magazine, we’re always looking for new talent, and yours shines!

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon