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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It’s often said that in the darkest of times, the best of humanity shines through, and the people of Los Angeles right now are a perfect example of that.
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William Earl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
What finally shone through at this year’s Grammys was the sense that the artists being honored weren’t those who played by all the rules, or adhered to an industry mold to achieve success: Instead, the night’s true winners were whose visions were the most uncompromising.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Blanchett emphasized how the fund will approach projects with an open mind and let the filmmakers’ voices shine through.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
Along with Taylor’s rich voice, the record shone through its fluorescent electro flourishes and euphoric pop feel.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
What finally shone through at this year’s Grammys was the sense that the artists being honored weren’t those who played by all the rules, or adhered to an industry mold to achieve success: Instead, the night’s true winners were whose visions were the most uncompromising.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Blanchett emphasized how the fund will approach projects with an open mind and let the filmmakers’ voices shine through.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025
Along with Taylor’s rich voice, the record shone through its fluorescent electro flourishes and euphoric pop feel.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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