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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
shine through en · VERB
Meanings
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(figuratively, intransitive, of positive things, usually) To be discernible despite obstruction; to be apparent or evidenced.
Though she makes lots of spelling and grammar mistakes in her article, her passion for the subject shines through.
He went on to say that the society was also too loose and that WOMEN were too loose! Aha! Their true anti-woman and homophobic selves were shining through!
1979 February 10, Linda Gwizdak, “Fight to Choose”, in Gay Community News, volume 6, number 28, page 4:
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(intransitive, of light) To be visible across a barrier.
The clouds are heavy, but the sunlight is still managing to shine through.
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