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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However, staff are confident that Milo’s snuggly, exuberant personality will shine through in a loving home, ideally with other dogs.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
The following year, the Chiefs were beaten soundly by Tom Brady's Buccaneers, but Reid's resilience shone through.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Now, with the mural’s vibrancy restored, the message of the original work can shine through once again to locals and art tourists alike.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
On the cafe’s menu, Johnson’s New Orleans roots shine through, along with his commitment to seasonal ingredients grown in the Carolinas.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
The following year, the Chiefs were beaten soundly by Tom Brady's Buccaneers, but Reid's resilience shone through.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
Now, with the mural’s vibrancy restored, the message of the original work can shine through once again to locals and art tourists alike.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
On the cafe’s menu, Johnson’s New Orleans roots shine through, along with his commitment to seasonal ingredients grown in the Carolinas.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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