as in glowing
giving off or reflecting much light
the shining moon formed a nice backdrop for our outdoor concert
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as in beaming
to emit rays of light
the sun appears to shine particularly brightly in summer because that is when it's closest to the Earth
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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the salesman shined his shoes every morning before leaving the house
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Recent Examples of shining
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics, in second place in the East without Jayson Tatum this year and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis traded away, are another shining example.
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Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
With the sparkling Sun shining on your 10th House of Career and Reputation, your grace under pressure becomes visible to the people who rely on you today.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Adjective
For a brief shining moment, that looked like a good bet, as gas prices rose to nearly $10 per million BTUs in mid-2022.
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Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics, in second place in the East without Jayson Tatum this year and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis traded away, are another shining example.
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Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Diamonds weren’t the only things shining on the night.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
With the sparkling Sun shining on your 10th House of Career and Reputation, your grace under pressure becomes visible to the people who rely on you today.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shining
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Its prebiotics give skin a glowing, youthful-looking complexion, while hyaluronic acid and watermelon extract deliver a burst of hydration to revive dry, dull skin.
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Barr’s less-than-glowing assessment of Blanche’s qualifications reads like a grudging employee review that recommends the lowest possible raise.
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The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
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There was Terrion Arnold in a shiny pink-and-silver suit, beaming as the crowd roared and chanted his name.
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Parker Kitternan was busy at the console of the church's pipe organ, polishing his musical tribute for the weekend.
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The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
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The formulas leave skin looking polished, refined and incredibly healthy, creating the kind of luminous finish that feels more like skincare than traditional body care.
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To speak an intention was to limit the luminous sensation of possibility.
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There was one American flag sign lit, with some storefront decor gleaming red, white and blue, but the heat seemingly scared most away from celebrating July 4 before Saturday's big day.
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Experiential businesses are the gleaming gemstones within the consumer discretionary bucket.
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The bumper was rubbing the tire and a headlight looked to be dragging.
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Working with the fingertip has a sensuosity which is erotic and raw; there is something very direct about this process of drawing, rubbing, scratching and erasing.
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First, look out for the dazzling trio of stars that form the famous Summer Triangle asterism.
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Her dazzling performances brought home gold for the stars and stripes, all while capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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“Shining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shining. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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