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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
Cadillac Ranch as the sun rose The clouds over Cadillac Ranch at sunrise will stay with me forever.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The sun charges them throughout the day.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Plant in a location with good drainage that gets six to eight hours of sun.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Symptoms of too much sun include browning at the outside edges of leaves and dull, bleached or faded colors.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The sun charges them throughout the day.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Plant in a location with good drainage that gets six to eight hours of sun.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Symptoms of too much sun include browning at the outside edges of leaves and dull, bleached or faded colors.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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When Phuong Mai Nguyen first landed in Southern California, she was struck by the sunshine.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Looking for sunshine in a bowl?—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 May 2026
Noun
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Cadillac Ranch as the sun rose The clouds over Cadillac Ranch at sunrise will stay with me forever.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Between May and October, also known as turtle hatching season, visitors can join volunteers on sunrise walks of the beach in search of turtle nests.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The winners came dressed to impress and were eager to promote their projects and bask in the glory of being declared the best of the internet.—
Joshua Dudley,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The thin layers of chemicals help create the electrical circuits within microchips and maximize the light absorption in solar panels (raw silicon reflects some sunlight).—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In another image, Brown was photographed floating underwater in a pool, her dark hair drifting across the bright blue water as sunlight reflected across the surface.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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One especially striking image features the galaxy rising above a sea of clouds in La Palma, creating an almost surreal scene.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The small crew on board, armed with miniaturising technology of extraordinary sophistication, is on a mission to drain Earth’s water supply and sell it across the galaxy for profit.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The airy silhouette will keep you comfortable on long sightseeing days, while the simple square neckline and longer cap sleeves add a polished touch that pairs well with tailored shorts, skirts, or linen pants.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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And yet every day writers call me from conference rooms at their day jobs, or cramped kitchens with their children, or cars sitting in their driveways—sometimes the only place quiet enough to think.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Whose response was not condemnation, but applause!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fellow graduates and attendees burst into applause as Alshabraway covered her mouth and accepted his proposal with a smile on her face.—
Reeti Malhotra
Updated May 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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