as in sun
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves spent a week at the shore soaking up the sunshine and salt air

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Recent Examples of sunshine Imagine a Maryland where nuclear power provides the dependable backbone, solar harnesses our abundant sunshine and hydrogen bridges the gaps — creating a resilient, clean, and innovative energy ecosystem. Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024 Barring an attack by a predator or being run over by vehicles on a roadway, iguanas usually bounce back when the warm weather and sunshine return. Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 Yes, along with the sunshine, some rain also falls. Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024 Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunshine 

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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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