sunburst

Definition of sunburstnext

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Recent Examples of sunburst The owners’ curation of Danish and vintage furnishings (such as a sage-green Egg chair and walnut dining set) further celebrate the home’s bones, along with a framed photo of Aaron Slims’s Poolside Glamour and a sunburst metal work of art. Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 The Eaton and Palisades fire diaspora has played out in a sunburst pattern of impromptu moves that likely will never be traced in full detail. Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 To personalize the set, add your astrological signs to the mix of gold chrome sunburst and stars. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026 The automatic timepiece in a 40mm red gold case highlights calendar and moon phase functions, also in red gold, which stands out nicely against the sunburst blue dial, all on a navy exotic strap. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunburst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunburst
Noun
  • Intensely star-forming galaxies, or starburst galaxies, are believed to have been prevalent around 10 billion years ago in the early universe.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
  • The structured dress featured a dramatic asymmetrical Art Deco-esque geometric starburst of sequins that fanned out from the waist.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Also present in the wood panelling inside the wall is a hand sticking out of a beam.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • In the evening, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will draw thousands of eyes upward as 85,000 shells are launched from six barges and a laser show beams up from the Brooklyn Bridge.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Too Much Sunlight Cucumbers need at least six hours of sunlight each day.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The roots of the GTO, like so many of Ferrari’s other halo cars, can be traced back to motorsports, in this case the then-new FIA Group B category.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • The sun, directly behind me, gave my shadow a halo.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Matted fur can trap heat and lead to overheating, even when felines are inside resting in a sunbeam.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • And unlike with fossil fuels, renewable energy costs aren’t volatile, and their fuel source — sunbeams and wind currents — cannot be embargoed.
    Kathleen Biggins, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • 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.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Think of it as skincare in disguise, locking in at least 12 hours of moisture while shielding you from harmful UV rays.
    Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • And because the Southern Hemisphere gets closer to the sun, those UV rays feel hotter and harsher than ever.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026

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“Sunburst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunburst. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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