shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
has shined
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present perfectof shine (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Her charismatic campaign style has shined through at rallies attracting capacity crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024
From drag queens to doomsday preppers, it has shined a light across areas of our social topography that remain less explored by other media.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2023
General Assembly, focusing where the Brazilian leader has shined.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2023
The Cavs envision Green having an on-floor impact during the postseason, where he has shined before.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
And in my mind Beauty or sudden love has shined And wakened colour in what was dead And turned to gold the sullen lead Of mean desires and everyday's Poor thoughts and customary ways.
From The Defeat of Youth and Other Poems by Huxley, Aldous
