shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
shines
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present tense formof shine (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This access is especially important for victims who have been made to doubt themselves, who can now more easily reach for a term that shines a light on their experiences.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Peak season around the Mediterranean may be winding down, but fall and spring are when the region is at its best: The sun still shines, the crowds thin and prices drop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But, even with the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup, the spotlight shines brightest on Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The technique shines photons onto a material and ejects electrons from its surface, allowing researchers to map its electronic structure and magnetic states.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Her dark skin pops under the orange-and-blue dress she’s wearing, and her hair shines in moisturized coils that are nestled together on her head.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
