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are shining

  • present progressive
    of shine.
    shine
    verb (used without object)
    to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.

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So this season if you think star players are shining brighter than ever before, that’s probably why.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025

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

Through sculptures, films and paintings cocreated with nature, artists are shining a light on the vital members of the earthly community, creating a fertile soil for kinship and connectedness.

From New York Times ● Oct. 17, 2023

Her big blue eyes are shining on me.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson