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Giving out or reflecting bright light
“As the bright shining sun dispels all black clouds, so will this bright face.”
Having a shiny or lustrous surface
“She crossed the room and caught the shining satin folds of the gown in her hands.”
Having a glow suggestive of good health or cheer
“She stood with arms outstretched, with eyes upturned, and on her shining face there was a smile like the infinite smile of the dawn.”
Having, or deserving of, great esteem or admiration
“A leader must be a shining example for the people.”
Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy
Relating to the stars or astronomy
Light, or luminescence from light
Present participle for to radiate rays of light
“In the daytime, the sun's rays would shine through the large cracks in the logs of the cabin.”
Present participle for to make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
“One spring day, my father offered me 50 cents to shine his shoes.”
Present participle for to be very good at something
“He had found his niche and was finally able to shine.”
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