CEFR B2

thorough shining

noun phrase

Meaning

A complete and detailed process of making something bright and reflective, often involving careful attention to every surface and detail to achieve maximum luster.

Examples

The antique car underwent a thorough shining before the car show, making its chrome parts sparkle.
After weeks of neglect, the old lighthouse required a thorough shining to be visible to ships again.

Synonyms: gleaming, polishing, buffing, lustrous

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thorough shining (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌrəʊ ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

Definition

A complete and detailed process of making something bright and reflective, often involving careful attention to every surface and detail to achieve maximum luster.

Examples

The antique car underwent a thorough shining before the car show, making its chrome parts sparkle.
After weeks of neglect, the old lighthouse required a thorough shining to be visible to ships again.
The jeweler's thorough shining of the diamond necklace revealed its hidden brilliance.

How to Use thorough shining

thorough shining of X (prepositional phrase): The complete and detailed process of making 'X' bright and reflective. — "The thorough shining of the old brass doorknob brought back its original gleam."
undergo thorough shining (collocation): To be subjected to a complete and detailed process of making something bright and reflective. — "The antique furniture will undergo a thorough shining to prepare it for the auction."

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