Synonyms

shining

American

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

radiant; gleaming; bright.

Synonyms:

effulgent
resplendent; brilliant.

shining talents.

Synonyms:

lustrous
conspicuously fine.

a shining example.

Synonyms:

splendid, prime, eminent, distinguished, outstanding

Related Words

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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There’s far more to the story than Spikevax, though Covid revenue was undeniably the shining star of the latest earnings report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Your skin is slightly shining from perspiration, but you barely feel the heat because you get to enjoy the cold deliciousness of a frozen yogurt pop.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Sun shining, fans making their way to the Crown Oil Arena with their blue and red shirts proudly on display.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Now they just need wins on the scoreboard, lots of them, enough to restore faith in what was once one of this city’s shining basketball operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

It was white on the edges and pale, shining blue in the middle.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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