shine through
phrasal verb
shone through or shined through; shining through; shines through
: to be seen, expressed, or shown clearly
Once she relaxed, her talent really began to shine through.
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The 1408 star went on to explain that a lot of their sibling dynamic had the chance to shine through in the film.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The sense of family shines through.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes also shine through, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
These lighter tones help soften its opacity while allowing its richness to shine through.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
The sense of family shines through.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The rye’s intrinsic black pepper, vanilla, oak, and maple notes also shine through, making this a thoroughly engaging sipper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
These lighter tones help soften its opacity while allowing its richness to shine through.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shine through
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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