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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
That’s because sun exposure and dryness fades color fast.
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Essence, 30 July 2025
That intermittency has diminished with the entrance of battery storage, which allows renewable energy to power the grid even when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
As the sun sets, the sleepiness-promoting hormone melatonin replaces cortisol.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 July 2025
At the moment of reappearance, the sun will be about 11 degrees below the horizon, meaning Maia should reappear in a twilight sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 July 2025
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Essence, 30 July 2025
That intermittency has diminished with the entrance of battery storage, which allows renewable energy to power the grid even when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
As the sun sets, the sleepiness-promoting hormone melatonin replaces cortisol.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 July 2025
At the moment of reappearance, the sun will be about 11 degrees below the horizon, meaning Maia should reappear in a twilight sky.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 19 July 2025
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The fruity musk combination feels like liquid sunshine, and the way the soursop and pomegranate blend with that subtle agarwood base creates this incredible depth that keeps me reaching for it again and again.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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This area of the island has less humidity and more sunshine than the east or south of Mauritius.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Afterward, see a star dedication and live performances by Mr. Southern Soul Bigg Robb & Friends, Regina Belle and Dottie Peoples.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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But, the star of the show is a first-of-its-kind Alumni Home Run Derby following the Brewers/Marlins matchup.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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These storms, which are expected to weaken after sunrise, are affecting southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas and northern Missouri and are expected to remain north of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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On Wednesday, July 23, just before sunrise, a whisper-thin crescent moon will appear just above the east-northeastern horizon — but that’s not all.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Both films fell far short in their bids for box office glory, with Captain America: Brave New World earning $413.6 million against a $180 million production budget before P&A.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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The adjustable solar panel requires eight hours of sunlight to achieve a full charge, but users can also opt to recharge the power source with a USB power cord on cloudy days.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Drink plenty of liquids slowly to prevent vomiting Keep the skin away from direct and indirect sunlight If a fever develops, consider taking a cool bath.—
Katlein Franca,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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That may sound low, but the universe is vast, so there are lots and lots of eclipsing systems out there – hundreds of millions in our galaxy alone.—
Andrej Prša,
The Conversation,
23 July 2025
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Observing from a dark sky location will help reveal the true glory of our galaxy, so be sure to check out a website like darksky.org to find the best spot near you.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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There’s under a 30% chance for rain during the days and dry conditions in the evenings. ▪ Sunday forecast.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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