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shining
/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
verb
To emit light.
To reflect light.
To distinguish oneself; to excel.
"My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."
verb
To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
"He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming."
To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
noun
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
adjective
Emitting light.
Reflecting light.
Similar: mirrorlike, relucent
Having a high polish or sheen.
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