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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Foster has long favored playing wounded, sometimes feral characters whose violent tempers and outsized personalities have shone through the actor’s own imposing physical presence.
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
Melodically, this is much more subdued than her previous power soca entries, but the relaxed soundscape allows for her voice’s character to shine through — and for her emoting skills to get some shine.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Chef-owner Bryant Fajardo studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and under chef José Andrés, and his creativity and quality shine through in every dish.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
That vibrant personality shines through in the video, especially when Annie names her dad as her best friend.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
Melodically, this is much more subdued than her previous power soca entries, but the relaxed soundscape allows for her voice’s character to shine through — and for her emoting skills to get some shine.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Chef-owner Bryant Fajardo studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and under chef José Andrés, and his creativity and quality shine through in every dish.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
That vibrant personality shines through in the video, especially when Annie names her dad as her best friend.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Shine through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shine%20through. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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