as in sunlight
the light of the moon
A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river
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Recent Examples of moonlight
With no moonlight to brighten the sky, stargazers can enjoy some of the darkest skies of the month, perfect for observing stars, planets, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Remember to dance in the moonlight, stop and smell the foliage, and live authentically.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
The moonlight will reduce contrast and make spotting the comet more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the sunlight, moonlight or both become eclipsed, making intentions set during this time chaotic and unpredictable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for moonlight 
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Remember to dance in the moonlight, stop and smell the foliage, and live authentically.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
The moonlight will reduce contrast and make spotting the comet more difficult.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
More importantly, the sunlight, moonlight or both become eclipsed, making intentions set during this time chaotic and unpredictable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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In addition, the land masses, the oceans and clouds make Earth a much better reflector of sunlight as compared to the moon.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The structure will comprise four separate arched timber modules surrounding translucent panels, which will allow light into the pavilion, the effect recalling that of sunlight filtered through foliage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Abundant sunshine will help temperatures climb into the 40s, potentially into the low 50s in northeast Florida today.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Taking in the sunshine and a beautiful day in the city.—
Vanessa Wachtmeister, Contributor,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Authorities are urging Americans to avoid dirt roads, not to touch unknown objects near or on roads and to plan travel during daylight hours.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Vehicle sensors must also detect pedestrians in both daylight and darkness.—
Carlton Reid,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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When touched, its hood and tail glow with a constellation of blue-green dots like an underwater planetarium.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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