shine

1 of 2verb

/ʃaɪn/

Forms:shines,shining,shone,shone

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Synonyms:

(of the sun) to produce and direct light

The morning sun shone through the window, illuminating the room with a golden glow.
The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky, warming the earth below.
In the early morning, the sun shone through the mist, creating a magical, ethereal atmosphere.
As dawn broke, the first light of the sun began to shine over the mountaintops.
The sun shone through the leaves of the trees, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.

Synonyms:

to reflect light, creating a glowing or bright appearance

The polished silverware shone in the candlelight, adding a touch of elegance to the dinner table.
The dewdrops on the leaves shone like tiny diamonds in the morning sunlight.
As the sun set behind the mountains, the lake began to shine with a golden hue.
The freshly waxed floors of the ballroom shone under the glare of the chandeliers.
The polished brass doorknob shone in the sunlight, beckoning visitors to enter the grand mansion.

Synonyms:

to show exceptional talent or perform exceptionally well in a particular activity or endeavor

Despite his lack of experience, the rookie athlete quickly began to shine on the basketball court.
The singer's powerful voice and stage presence allowed her to shine in the spotlight of the music industry.
Even in a competitive field of dancers, her grace and precision allowed her to shine during the performance.
The young actor's talent for portraying complex characters allowed him to shine in his debut role on the stage.
Her entrepreneurial spirit allowed her to shine as she launched her own startup company.

to have a radiant or glowing quality, often associated with health, vitality, or attractiveness

After a restful vacation, her skin seemed to shine with a healthy glow.
His eyes shone with excitement as he shared his latest achievement with his friends.
Even in old age, her smile continued to shine brightly, lighting up the room with warmth and joy.
The bride's happiness on her wedding day made her truly shine, radiating beauty and love.

Synonyms:

to become immediately apparent or noticeable

Once she started speaking, her intelligence and wit truly began to shine.
Despite her initial nervousness, her confidence and expertise quickly began to shine during the presentation.
As the team worked together, each member's unique strengths began to shine.
The flaws in the plan began to shine once we started implementing it.
The beauty of the landscape really began to shine as the sun rose over the horizon.

to make something bright and glossy by polishing it

transitive

She shone her shoes until they gleamed, ready for the formal event.
He spent hours shining his car, meticulously buffing every surface to a mirror-like finish.
Using a soft cloth, she shone the jewelry until it reflected the light, enhancing its brilliance.
The maid shone the silverware until it sparkled, ensuring a pristine table setting for the dinner party.
Before the ceremony, the military cadets shone their brass buttons and buckles.

Synonyms:

to direct a light source, such as a torch, to illuminate an area

transitive

She shone her flashlight into the dark basement, searching for the source of the strange noise.
He shone the lantern along the path to light their way through the dense forest.
I shone the torch under the bed, looking for the missing keys.
The hiker shone her flashlight up the mountain trail to navigate through the darkness.
He shone his phone's light into the dark alley, trying to find the source of the mysterious sound.