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Recent Examples of sunburst
The shimmering detail caught the light differently on stage, turning sunburst gold mid-performance and accentuating the high-impact nature of the short boot.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The dial is ebony-black sunburst, like the original.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The massive structure was built with Indiana limestone and granite, and adorned with flourishes in the form of sunbursts and lightning bolts.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Think avocado greens, neon sunbursts and tattooed servers.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
The dial is ebony-black sunburst, like the original.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
The massive structure was built with Indiana limestone and granite, and adorned with flourishes in the form of sunbursts and lightning bolts.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
Think avocado greens, neon sunbursts and tattooed servers.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunburst
Noun
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The lights are also different heights, which adds to the starburst or firefly effect.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Inspired by archival sketches from legendary 20th-century designer Jean Schlumberger, this exquisite work is made with 64 carats of billowy crystal opals that have vibrant flashes of red, orange, blue, and green, surrounded by diamond starbursts.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Noun
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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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Above her, the sweeping halo scoreboard glowed, flashing beneath the thump of blasting pop anthems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Ultramarine blues, goldfinch yellows, clouded whites; the colors don’t shout but shimmer like halos.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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That shadow isn’t perfect, so sunbeams sneak around the shadow’s edges, bathing the moon in warm hues.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
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Over the last few years the maison’s creative director Fausto Puglisi has modernized the heritage print design, initially inspired by the reflection of a sunbeam on Roberto Cavalli’s Art Deco gilded lighter, into a signature motif featured across his ready-to-wear and couture collections.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Wear protective gear, such as a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses that block UV rays.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV rays and increase exposure. 11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm) Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Negotiate new terms as Mercury retrograde joins the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Average, medium, well-draining Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline (5.6-7.8) USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8 Speedwell adds an eye-catching vertical element to borders with its spikes of lavender blue flowers that stand upright above deep green foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunburst. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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