shine
verb (used without object)
to give forth or glow with light; shed or cast light.
will shine
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future tenseof shine.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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But he knows the global spotlight will shine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Cauich: Ronaldo will shine alongside Portugal, a team that doesn’t depend on him anymore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Jupiter will shine nearby, while Mercury will sit much lower toward the horizon.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
“This group will shine a light on that,” Dex said, “and hopefully expedite that process so more people don’t have to suffer this same fate.”
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
I have noticed that if you look carefully at people’s eyes the first five seconds they look at you, the truth of their feelings will shine through for just an instant before it flickers away.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
