shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
are shining
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present progressiveof shine.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Gold and other precious metals are glittering—and mining stocks are shining even brighter.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2025
So how can astronomers discover the true nature of these little specks of light that are shining at the beginning of time?
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2024
“He even gloats, ‘The gods are shining on me today,’ little knowing that he is as out of his depth as River was and is about to meet his demise,” writes Smith in an email.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
The Scottish backs are shining and they're looking like a dangerous team.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
It’s full dark night outside now, tho both moons are shining bright.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
