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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
All pre-existing images of the sun were taken from within about 7 degrees of its equator.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Currently, the mass limit of brown dwarfs is considered to be between 13 to 60 times the mass of Jupiter, or 0.013 to 0.08 times the mass of the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Make sure to drink plenty of water with your pain reliever, especially since being in the sun likely means your skin and body is experiencing dehydration.
—Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Laser and light therapies have also shown to be effective treatment options along with lifestyle changes and avoiding triggers like spicy foods, excessive sun exposure and wearing SPF daily.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Currently, the mass limit of brown dwarfs is considered to be between 13 to 60 times the mass of Jupiter, or 0.013 to 0.08 times the mass of the sun.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Make sure to drink plenty of water with your pain reliever, especially since being in the sun likely means your skin and body is experiencing dehydration.
—Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Laser and light therapies have also shown to be effective treatment options along with lifestyle changes and avoiding triggers like spicy foods, excessive sun exposure and wearing SPF daily.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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The 52-year-old actress was photographed enjoying summer sunshine while yachting around the Capri coast on Wednesday, June 4.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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These plants flower best with at least four hours of sun a day, and do very well with lots of sunshine in the morning and/or the evening.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Kim's time-lapse ends as the station passes back into the day-side of our planet, with its solar panels basking in direct sunlight.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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Located 3,300 to 13,100 feet below the ocean’s surface, the midnight zone is completely devoid of sunlight.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2025
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The way dark matter and stars interact influences how galaxies change over time.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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However, this design allows for more light transfer through the lens, helping keen astronomers to see distant planets and galaxies.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Medik8’s hero product is its Crystal Retinal serum, and the brand is also known for its proprietary CSA Philosophy, a system using vitamin C and sunscreen in the day, followed by vitamin A by night.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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As police struggled with another day of unrest in downtown L.A., several Waymo autonomous taxis were set on fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke billowing high into the air.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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