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Recent Examples of sunlit
Locals dress up for afternoon conversations over high tea at Le Salon, cocktails in the posh Polo Club Lounge, or leisurely weekend brunches in the sunlit Grill Room.
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Nearby sunlit peaks would provide solar power.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Its sunlit side faces the Sun, while its Earth-facing side is in shadow.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Tucked behind sunlit gardens where Jefferson and Pierce streets meet above Friendly Plaza in Monterey, the historic adobe Casa de la Torre stands as one of the California coastal town’s most cherished architectural treasures.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Nearby sunlit peaks would provide solar power.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025
Its sunlit side faces the Sun, while its Earth-facing side is in shadow.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Tucked behind sunlit gardens where Jefferson and Pierce streets meet above Friendly Plaza in Monterey, the historic adobe Casa de la Torre stands as one of the California coastal town’s most cherished architectural treasures.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunlit
Adjective
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For something equally atmospheric, the team can arrange a private movie night beneath the moonlit sky for a romantic date or a cozy family evening.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Inside was a pop-up nightclub overlooking a moonlit Atlantic Ocean.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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A couple of weather systems could bring rain to the region Saturday night and into Sunday, but your Valentine's Day is expected to be partly sunny and warm.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dry, pleasant weather returns over the weekend for Valentine's Day, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s, light winds and mostly sunny skies.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, that sunshiny aspect might actually work against it and send voters toward something with a little more weight.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wishing everyone bright, sunshiny days ahead!—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The components of a dishwasher tablet will effectively clean these surfaces, leaving them shiny and streak-free.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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For a shiny, frizz-free finish, Noir recommends applying hair oil.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlit. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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