The sun peeked through the clouds, a shy smile.

Meaning: The sun appeared from behind the clouds for a short time, like a shy person giving a gentle smile.

Choice of Words: Peeked means to look quickly at something from behind something else, and Clouds refer to the white or gray masses in the sky. Shy smile is a description of a smile that is hesitant or gentle.

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• The sun peeked through the clouds like a shy child.
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