SHINE Synonyms: 237 Similar and Opposite Words

shine 1 of 2

verb

ˈshīn

as in to glow

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 to polish

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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shine

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noun

as in gleam

brightness created by light reflected from a surface the troop inspector insisted on nothing less than a dazzling shine from every pair of shoes in the line of review

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as in glow

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible by the shine of the full moon we could see the rabbit helping himself to our garden vegetables

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as in like

positive regard for something took quite a shine to the new neighbors

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as in trick

usually shines plural a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke the shines they pulled at summer camp have become embellished with each retelling

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Get The Recipe 16 of 21 Apple Rose Tart Grandma knows that serving apples in a tart allows the fruit to truly shine. —

Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024 The Epson Home Cinema 2350 4K Pro-UHD projector shines with outstanding out-of-box color accuracy, delivering impressive 4K-equivalent resolution. —

Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Sep. 2024

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Infused with a blend of softening coconut fatty acids and strengthening chamomile and oat, this shampoo restores elasticity and shine, leaving curls healthy, hydrated and frizz-free. —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 July 2024 Though the first floor boasts shutters throughout, most of the other windows feature simple, soft window treatments to let the natural wood shine. —

Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shine

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Last Updated: 9 Sep 2024 - Updated example sentences

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