shining
Americanadjective
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- Synonyms:
- effulgent
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shining talents.
- Synonyms:
- lustrous
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conspicuously fine.
a shining example.
- Synonyms:
- splendid, prime, eminent, distinguished, outstanding
Related Words
See bright.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shining
First recorded before 900; Middle English s(c)hininge, schininde, Old English scinende; see shine 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“One Shining Moment” is another man’s darkness, and so it was that after Michigan’s 69-63 title victory over UConn Monday night, Mara unwittingly milked his co-starring role in the tournament’s annual music video compilation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
A hovering patch of light in “Low Shining Sun” seems to be a homage to both Rothko and Ron Gorchov.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Jeri swore in a new cabinet on Tuesday and named 61-year-old retired police general Vicente Tiburcio, who had previously led Peru's war on the Shining Path guerrilla group, as his interior minister.
From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025
Shining for Brighton in the twilight of his career, Welbeck's latest contribution helped ensure the Seagulls remain firmly in the fight to secure European football with just two games remaining.
From BBC • May 10, 2025
Raymie jumped, and A Bright and Shining Path: The Life of Florence Nightingale leaped out of her hands and flew into the air and skittered under Alice Nebbley’s bed.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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