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as in sunshine
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves
be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun
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as in star
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
the incomprehensible vastness of a universe filled with billions of suns
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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
I'm afraid that for this long trip we shall have to leave with the sun
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
Olympians basking in the sun of athletic achievement while the public still remembers them
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Recent Examples of sun
There is a narrow path to a successful season ahead of Spurs, but it is clearly lit by the emerging sun.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Jordana Brewster is soaking up the sun — and the love!
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
We’re motivated to get outside, soak up some sun and enjoy a slight breeze without the threat of constant afternoon thunderstorms.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Provide Plenty of Sun Some succulents like more sun than others, but most succulents grow best in bright, indirect light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Jordana Brewster is soaking up the sun — and the love!
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
We’re motivated to get outside, soak up some sun and enjoy a slight breeze without the threat of constant afternoon thunderstorms.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
Provide Plenty of Sun Some succulents like more sun than others, but most succulents grow best in bright, indirect light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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From feeling the sunshine on your skin to swimming in crystal-clear waters, spending time at the beach can have a healing impact on your wellbeing.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Young Gerald traded the sunshine of California for the gridlock of the Big Apple in 2023 to avoid stagnation.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher may be going through a $75 million divorce, but the Borat star only had good things to say about his ex in her new post.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Monaghan is actress Jaclyn Lemon: The TV star is famous enough to be recognized by other guests (and paid for her childhood friends' vacations).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The moon will produce a striking crescent sun at sunrise, giving northeastern states the best views.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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How To See the Aurora To have the best chance of spotting the northern lights over this weekend—and, also, in general—the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends looking skyward either just after sunset, or just before sunrise.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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When Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005, the city worked quickly to clean up the beach, restoring the sand to its former soft and white glory.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Flying high as Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles fans have already experienced title glory once this season.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most people have heard the myth that daylight saving time came about to give farmers an extra hour of sunlight in the evening.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This description is a consequence of the Rayleigh scattering of sunlight in the atmosphere, in conjunction with the reflection and scattering across the expanse of the ocean.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Here’s why: Earth is located on a spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, roughly two-thirds from its center.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
13 Feb. 2025
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Using this device, as well as other modern camera equipment, Pettit and other astronauts have been able to take amazing low-light photographs recently, imaging city lights, auroras, airglow, and the stars of our surrounding galaxy.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the 10-day blocking of its journalists.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The clearly excited audience at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital showered the band with much applause, loud cheers and many screams.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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The dissolve to a commercial break a moment later was silent, with no applause; the discourse the following week was predictably berserk.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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