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
Plan visits around the new moon, ideally visiting in the week before or the few nights after, to avoid moonlight washing out the stars.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Alcohol, while great for toasting sunsets, moonlights as a chaos agent, dehydrating you faster than a desert wind, and inviting questionable decisions like buying timeshares and getting tattoos.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
While the moon will be quite bright this year, the Perseids are known for producing bold fireballs that can still be visible despite the moonlight.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Alcohol, while great for toasting sunsets, moonlights as a chaos agent, dehydrating you faster than a desert wind, and inviting questionable decisions like buying timeshares and getting tattoos.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
While the moon will be quite bright this year, the Perseids are known for producing bold fireballs that can still be visible despite the moonlight.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Safely experience it during a sunrise hike with expert guides, beginning with a ride to King Kong Hill before catching the first rays of sunlight spilling over the crater.—
Desiree Norman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Waltz says the best place in your garden to start a rose bush is a sunny location that will give your plants 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to the Michigan State University Forestry Extension, the most vivid displays of fall foliage come after a stretch of warm days with plenty of sunshine and cool nights.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Friday midafternoon temperature was 82 Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) and there were brisk winds, blue skies and sunshine.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Choose The Right Time Of Day Time of day actually matters – and the professionals suggest only cleaning during daylight hours.—
Stacey Leasca,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Tubular steel for strength, plywood for lightness, glass to maximize daylight—these were engineering as much as design.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside Lenox, palm fronds throw shimmering shadows and rattan lampshades cast a lazy glow.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The center beam shows color and detail clearly, while the outer glow only catches movement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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