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shine
noun as in brightness; polish
verb as in give off or reflect light
verb as in polish, burnish
Strongest match
Weak matches
buff up, give a sheen, make brilliant, put a finish on, put a gloss on
Example Sentences
A hole was cut to let the beam of light shine through and a mirror was placed at the base to split the beam into smoky rays of blue light.
And the lights need to shine brightly enough to counteract the effect of the sun shining from above.
“Two stars shine brighter in the sky.”
"The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy towards others in their communities," it said.
The city, a few months removed from hosting the 1984 Summer Olympics, was losing some of the shine from the Games.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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