- present participle of shine.
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
Synonym Usage
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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“It’s become a shining light in the field of balance and fall prevention.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The little boy adds a bright rainbow, a shining sun and a tall tree to his illustration, while other displaced children paint alongside him at a shelter in Pereira.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
It became the flagship for hard-hitting independent journalism in Russia, shining a light on human rights abuses and high-level corruption.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
However, it is the primary suite that is undoubtedly the shining star of the home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The shining eyes blinked, and the voice squeaked with excitement.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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