shone

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Ask people for a recent mahjong cultural reference and chances are they’ll cite 2018’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” the blockbuster that shone a Baccarat chandelier on Singapore’s 0.1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

For Willy is virtually the opposite of the audience-enticing roles in which Mr. Lane has shone, most famously in his Tony-winning turn in “The Producers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Semenyo starred for Bournemouth before slotting in seamlessly to the Manchester City attack following his move to Pep Guardiola's side in January, while Igor Thiago has shone up front for Brentford.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But the Aston Villa player, who has shone as a number 10 during qualifying, will probably not be playing in that position when England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Her eyes met those of Mrs. Apple, whose face shone with unspoken encouragement.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood