SHONE Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

shone

verb

variants or shined

Definition of shone

past tense of shine

as in glowed

to emit rays of light the sun appears to shine particularly brightly in summer because that is when it's closest to the Earth

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as in rubbed

to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure the salesman shined his shoes every morning before leaving the house

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Recent Examples of shone Swamped by allegations of fraud, the actions of the company and its enigmatic CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, shone a harsh light on problems with scientific start-ups. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 On this bright afternoon late last March, the Dodgers past shined and their future dazzled in a celebration that came with a promise. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Former Army Ranger James Lechner shined a light on the brutal Battle of Mogadishu. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Starting with the fumble return for a touchdown by Jessie Bates and continuing throughout, the defense shined. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Later in the game, Heat guards Tre Donaldson and Myron Gardner shined. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 That criminal case shined a spotlight on Miami’s luxury real estate market over which the Alexander brothers held sway until their arrest, trial and convictions. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026 This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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Their living structures glowed at night a hundred miles up and down the coast.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Her body skin shimmered, and her face glowed, looking even brighter with the help of what appear to be light-brown color contact lenses.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of glowed

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Allen had flashed in offseason training and training camp, but historically it’s taken time for wide receivers to make an impact in head coach Andy Reid’s sophisticated offense.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
Jones flashed his decisiveness and speed on the ensuing play, gaining 14 yards on a quarterback keeper.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashed

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Each refillable case secures with a satisfying magnetic closure, and is polished with an alabaster finish.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
These natural diamonds are often cloudy and oddly shaped, and lose about 25% of their weight as they're cut and polished into what a jeweler would sell, according to Nathan Renfro, senior manager at the Gemological Institute of America.

— LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of polished

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The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.

— Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
In Monday’s match against home player Sun Xinran, Gauff stopped a rally after electronic advertising boards lining the court flickered during a point late in the first set.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of flickered

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The surrounding countryside, by comparison, was littered with large numbers of trees that were toppled as the shock waves produced by the exploding asteroid high above radiated downward.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
The film’s focus on the strange and unprecedented power dynamics in an industry that’s hurtling forward at all costs radiated off-screen as well.

— Hayden Field, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

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