How to Use shine in a Sentence
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In the summer, when the sun shines all night, people walk out of the bars and are dazzled by the light.
—Nick Perry, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Aug. 2023
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One simple way is to shine a bright flashlight on the nail.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
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The depth of the team is real, and each player will get their chance to shine at some point over the course of 82 games.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
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Marsh shined in camp and earned the coveted fifth starter spot.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
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Based on their tips, these ten shades shone the brightest.
—Rozalynn S. Frazier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
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The sand seems a little softer, the ocean slightly more turquoise blue, and the sun shines just the smallest bit brighter.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
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This is a $3 million movie [shot] in 21 days and our DP shines it up like a jewel.
—Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
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In the right light, the greater’s head glows with a green iridescence, while the lesser’s shines a dark purple.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 8 Feb. 2024
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Each member gets their time to shine both as a normal person and as a hero.
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2023
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What's more, crystals adorned the outfit and made Heidi shine on the red carpet.
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2023
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Or would the Raiders shine the Bat Signal up to the ownership box and ask Brady to come save their season?
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2023
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If the show—if any show—strikes someone, somewhere, for some reason, to the heart, well, so shines a good deed in a weary world.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Jan. 2024
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In Hungary, yes — but the light of that democracy still shines elsewhere, for now.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 June 2023
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Michaela Coel has made her shining arrival on the 2023 Met Gala carpet.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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Safe to say, this certainly feels like Rae’s season to shine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2023
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Bill Plaschke: Kobe Bryant’s legacy shines bright four years after his death.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
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The owner of the shining eyes had spotted the pair and was doing his best to move away from the lumbering humans.
—Freda Kreier, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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The rich, nutty browned butter helps the oaky bourbon truly shine.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
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The weekly column takes you behind the scenes and shines a spotlight on unique stories.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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The lease shines a spotlight on the lack of interest to date from large life science firms in the downtown market.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024
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With 1/2 cup of sage total blended into the soup and used as a garnish, this recipe truly lets the herb shine.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
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That positioning will cause Saturn to shine in the sky.
—Robert Higgs, cleveland, 28 Aug. 2023
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Summer is nearly here—school is out, the vacations are planned, and the sun is shining.
—Addison Aloian, womenshealthmag.com, 26 May 2023
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The smallest particles shine blue, while the larger ones shine yellow and red.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023
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Poor Things has continued to shine at the box office, even into 2024.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
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The sun will shine meekly through, keeping highs comfortably in the upper 70s.
—David Streit, Washington Post, 8 June 2023
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The helicopter shines a spotlight near the hiker clinging to the cliff as ocean waves crash just below.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
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With a quick wipe, these placemats are ready to shine again, making post-dinner tidying a breeze.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023
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Jon Bon Jovi is shining more light on his recovery process since undergoing vocal cord surgery in 2022.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
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And these navy blue press-ons have just the right amount of shine.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 13 May 2023
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This is the time of year when corned beef and cabbage shine.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
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Trump has a core of voters who are with him through rain and shine.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2023
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The fleece side is thick and cozy, while the velvety flannel top has a nice shine.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
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My hair felt so light, had a ton of shine, and the volume was amazing.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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And then, giving a person like Jadakiss the shine to set off the series.
—William E. Ketchum Iii, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2023
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The loss dropped the Rams’ record to 2-3 and took some of the shine off the return of star receiver Cooper Kupp.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
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By that point, the shine of social media had worn off for me.
—Elise Craig, New York Times, 9 May 2023
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This will help the silk maintain its softness, shine, and slip.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
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This year, it’s been a near-constant shine, though Hays has still been dinged up.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2023
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Spray the cleaner on the floor or the mop to clean, then wipe the floors down again with a dry mop for an extra-high shine.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
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As the name suggests, this spray-on primer also adds shine.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
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Hair oils and serums that keep the frizz away and give shine may be all that is needed to keep 3B curls looking lush.
—Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 8 Sep. 2023
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The beard balm provides adds shine and hold to a short beard, while the beard oil softens and tames longer, more coarse beard hair.
—Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
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Maybe your go-to spot shines with old-school charm and an awesome old fashioned.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
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Pearly accent tiles were added behind the range for shimmer and shine.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
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Chanel’s Le Vernis nail polish is both long-lasting and has just the right amount of shine.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2023
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Just half a pump adds major shine to Tandon’s long hair.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
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With just a few drops, the oil is known to improve shine, vibrancy, and softness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2023
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The hair has more of a sheen than a plasticky, reflective shine.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 1 Aug. 2023
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But will a road trip to Oklahoma this Saturday take off some of the shine?
—Selby Lopez, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023
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Set the design by curing the entire nail; then apply a top coat for added shine.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 27 June 2023
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Use a flat iron at 365 degrees, taking small sections to seal and add shine.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
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Apply it to damp straight, wavy, or curly hair for frizz-free shine, and to help define texture.
—Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2023
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This whole line is perfect for fine hair that needs an extra boost of shine, the bottles are easy to use and don't leak.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Women's Health, 1 Sep. 2023
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Using a pastry brush, coast the raspberries with the jelly to give them a nice shine.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
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Taurus April 20-May 20 No one can miss your special shine at the moment.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
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Follow up with a glass cleaner for a crystal-clear shine.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
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Just swoosh it over your face to stay protected from the sun and mattify shine.
—April Benshosan, Health, 22 June 2023
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Apple cider vinegar is a classic, natural ingredient that breaks down build-up and adds shine to the hair.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
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