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
In the moonlight, a team wearing headlamps and infrared goggles gather around a motorcycle engine with a cable that runs to the launching pad.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
At night, the city manager trades his suit for a white uniform and moonlights as a volunteer judo instructor at Baragua Judo Kai, a dojo housed inside a warehouse near the Palmetto Expressway and Tropical Park.
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Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Visibility also depends on cloud cover, light pollution, moonlight, and your geographic location.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
The moonlight skinny-dip that sets the Great White smorgasbord in motion?
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Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
27 June 2026
At night, the city manager trades his suit for a white uniform and moonlights as a volunteer judo instructor at Baragua Judo Kai, a dojo housed inside a warehouse near the Palmetto Expressway and Tropical Park.
—
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Visibility also depends on cloud cover, light pollution, moonlight, and your geographic location.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
The moonlight skinny-dip that sets the Great White smorgasbord in motion?
—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
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Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
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Too Much Sunlight Cucumbers need at least six hours of sunlight each day.
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According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.
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Housing, public health, transportation, emergency preparedness, reliable energy, healthcare capacity, and neighborhood design for the unique needs of older people will become as important to successful aging as sunshine and tax rates once were.
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People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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From date night sightings and courtside appearances to red carpets, this era has brought a noticeable glow to her style.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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