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'shine' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shine' with 20 example sentences.


shine noun

: the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

shine verb

: be bright by reflecting or casting light

: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

: be shiny, as if wet

: be distinguished or eminent

: be clear and obvious

: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

: throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

: touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

: make (a surface) shine


  • The moon shines in the sky.
  • The police officer shone his powerful flashlight at the car.
  • The sun was shining, yet it was cold.
  • The sun doesn't shine today.
  • My future is like a star that shines so brightly.
  • A spark of hope was shining in his eyes.
  • How often do you shine your shoes?
  • After the death of Caesar, a comet shone for seven days.
  • The sun is shining brightly.
  • Nobody's perfect, and I'm a shining example for that.
  • If you wash it, your car will shine in the sun.
  • The event takes place rain or shine.
  • Make hay while the sun shines.
  • People, like metal, only shine on the surface.
  • He'll be there, rain or shine.
  • Your hair shines like gold.
  • Rain or shine, the opening ceremony is to begin at nine.
  • Why do cats' eyes shine in the dark?
  • That actress is the shining star of the company.
  • Susan shined her father's shoes.
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