be a shining example

be a shining example (of someone or something)

To be an excellent or ideal example of someone or something. My sister is a shining example of a successful businesswoman—she even has her own company now.
See also: example, shine, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be a shining eˈxample (of somebody/something)

(also be a shining ˈlight) be a very good example of somebody/something, which other people can follow or copy: Their friends think Phillip and Joan are a shining example of a happily married couple. His books on grammar are a shining light in a very difficult and confused field.
See also: example, shine
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be a shining example (of someone or something)
  • I, you, etc. for one
  • be a/the model of (something)
  • model
  • give someone his or her head
  • a picture of
  • innocence
  • be the picture of (something)
  • be the picture of health, happiness, etc.
  • for one