shine
What stars do
Shine is what the sun does – emit light.
If you shine a light on something, you direct light at it.
If someone shines, they perform or act admirably.
When a thing shines, it gives off light or has a bright appearance.
If you shine an object, you polish it.
A shine is an instance of this kind of shining, or the result of it: There was a beautiful shine on the new car.
If you take a shine to someone, you begin to like them.
Glowing luminous quality
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glowSteady, soft light
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
glare · shimmer · sparkle · glimmer · flare · luster · illumination · incandescence
Exceptional person or thing
- starLuminous astronomical object
- outshineExceed in brilliance
- talentInborn aptitude
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
distinction · mastery · expertise · prowess · excellence · achievement · aptitude · gifted
Avid fan; also burnish
- burnishPolish by rubbing
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- glossShine or annotation
- lusterSoft reflected light
smooth · rub · varnish · finish · sleek · lacquer · patina · elbow grease
Tendency to expect good
- ray of lightNarrow band of brightness
- bright sidePositive aspect of something
- promiseCommitment to act
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
beacon · prospect · uplift · encouragement · inspiration · aspiration · faith · breakthrough
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- famePublic recognition, widespread
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
visibility · exposure · notice · highlight · publicity · profile · notoriety · stardom
radiance
Glowing luminous quality
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glowSteady, soft light
luminosity · glare · shimmer · sparkle · glimmer · flare · luster · illumination · incandescence · twinkle
standout
Exceptional person or thing
brilliance · distinction · mastery · expertise · prowess · excellence · achievement · aptitude · gifted · prodigy
buff
Avid fan; also burnish
luster · smooth · rub · varnish · finish · sleek · lacquer · patina · elbow grease · chamois
optimism
Tendency to expect good
- ray of lightNarrow band of brightness
- bright sidePositive aspect of something
- promiseCommitment to act
silver lining · beacon · prospect · uplift · encouragement · inspiration · aspiration · faith · breakthrough · new dawn
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- famePublic recognition, widespread
prominence · visibility · exposure · notice · highlight · publicity · profile · notoriety · stardom · celebrity
- rise and shineCheerful wake-up call
- rain or shineGuaranteed to occur
- knight in shining armorIdealized rescuing hero
- shine throughBecome evident despite concealment
- come rain or shineWithout exception, always
- shoe shineBuffing leather footwear