How to Use shine through in a Sentence

shine through

verb
  • Over time, the good began to shine through.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • Small white lights shine through the fabric to guide your taps.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
  • As the morning light shone through, the large church felt warm, even cozy.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • Are there other parts of you that shine through in Maddie?
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
  • More than anything, their pride for Pico shines through.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • The man has made a film or two, and a lot of his brilliance still shines through the sheer plotlines.
    — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026
  • Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
    — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • While city lights may wash out fainter celestial objects, the moon should shine through just fine.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • His joy shone through in the seconds after Silver spoke.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Very little oak aging allows the bright fruit flavors to shine through.
    — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • If the treatment at Mayrlife is holistic, that shines through in the food.
    — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
  • Even through the inevitable chaos of timelines and budgets, the vision shone through in the end.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This allows the light and the life within the stone to shine through from every single angle.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
  • The peanut butter base was subtle and sweet, letting the chocolate swirl shine through in every bite.
    — Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • And that is one thing that will certainly shine through with future prospective buyers.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • That trust has helped Metchie shine through the offseason program and three training camp days to date.
    — Alex Zietlow july 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • Brent Waller’s love shines through, as does the Lego designers’ finesse.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Eleanor and Alex’s creative ambition shines through at every turn.
    — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2026
  • The result is a clean, glossy finish that evens out the nail while still letting your natural beauty shine through.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • The sea-salt-only seasoning let the roasted chicken flavor shine through.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • One of these events is known as Baily’s Beads, when flashes of light shine through gaps along the moon’s uneven edge.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Navy Many people are drawn to navy for its depth and mood, but basements don't always let those qualities shine through.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
  • That's because open blinds and pulled back curtains allows the sun to shine through your home and reflect off the gas, thus adding more heat to the inside.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • The water was sparkly and glittery thanks to the bright sunrays shining through, and one manta even flipped out of the ocean right in front of me.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The key is how the white is used, ideally as a backdrop or accent to allow other colors and patterns to shine through.
    — The Spruce, 17 July 2026
  • His piercing blue eyes shone through, despite the facial prosthetics covering every inch of his skin.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The natural nail color still shines through, while a subtle rosy or nude-colored veil creates a polished, glossy effect.
    — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Sunflowers often shine through hot, dry summer afternoons when many plants struggle.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • But some of his grandfather’s perseverance also shined through.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • Warm and lived in, its heritage shines through the terracotta walls, antique wooden bureaus, and sun-drenched reading nooks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

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