shine through

phrasal verb

shone through or shined through; shining through; shines through
: to be seen, expressed, or shown clearly
Once she relaxed, her talent really began to shine through.

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Brewed with a touch of caramel malt, the rich chocolate and coffee notes shine through each sip. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Mackie, Fishburne, Lawrence, Bailey and David all pour a ton of heart into their vocal dynamics, allowing nuanced vulnerability and a bubbly buoyancy to shine through, keeping us tethered to the emotional pull of the picture. Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025 These mental shifts help limit stress and allow your authentic self to shine through, resulting in a more relaxed interview experience. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 But sometimes, hope and real transformation can still shine through. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shine through

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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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