shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
is shining
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present progressiveof shine (3rd person singular).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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“Everyone was in love with it because it was stunning. These actors have such a beautiful, natural chemistry, and the story is shining through.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Chief executive Noel Mooney has overseen a move to eat into the FAW's reserves in a bid to make hay while the sun is shining.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Clare looks at how the case is shining a light on the risks of having an elderly parent living solo and prompting difficult conversations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026
“At the end of the day, the resilience in the market is shining through.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 2, 2026
Somewhere in some town on the other side of the river, the sun is shining and the water is sparkling like it did when I was a little girl.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
