shine through

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through

Meanings

1

(of a quality) be clearly visible despite other things

Why “through”? Movement goes from one side to the other.

Her talent shone through the rough recording.
Her talent was clearly visible despite the rough recording.
His kindness shone through the awkward speech.
His kindness was clearly visible despite the awkward speech.

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