as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

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Recent Examples of sunlight These smaller units would have a big advantage over large-scale wind and solar developments in that they can be sited in the middle of major cities and other power demand centers instead of hundreds of miles away where wind and sunlight conditions are more ideal. David Blackmon, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 After contact, the symptoms arise when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Allow the chair to air-dry away from direct heat or sunlight. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Still, some economists support daylight saving because the bonus sunlight has been credited with increasing consumer spending in the evening. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunlight 

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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