shined

"The sunrise painted the sky with an effulgent glow, making the whole world look beautiful. "

"I hope we can begin immediately."

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

"The sun reflected off the new car's polished surface with such splendour that it was almost blinding. "

"My younger sister is very good at distinguishing different types of flowers. "

"Her insightful analysis of the book helped me understand the main character's motivations much better. "

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

"My flashlight helped me find my keys after I locked myself out of the house. "

"The intellectual presented a compelling argument for a new school policy. "

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "