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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
There is no one else who is soaking up the sun more these days than Heather Graham.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The third photo showed three inflatable sun bed loungers hooked together so the group could stay close and not drift apart.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 June 2025
Ice-cream sandwiches, popsicles and pie await as the sun sets and fireworks light up the night.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
The third photo showed three inflatable sun bed loungers hooked together so the group could stay close and not drift apart.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 June 2025
Ice-cream sandwiches, popsicles and pie await as the sun sets and fireworks light up the night.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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These indoor-outdoor pillows invite you to sit back, relax, enjoy the sunshine and a tall glass of lemonade (from the aforementioned 50% off glassware collection).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2025
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Whether savoring a morning cup of coffee or a new book in the sunshine, having a comfortable place to sit is essential for outdoor living.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Held under the stars at an outdoor closing ceremony in Riccione, Italy, the awards brought together shows and stars from around the world following a week of screenings and talks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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Kansas City had a high of 37 degrees and a low of 29 degrees with trace amounts of rain and snow on January 7, and temperatures dropped to right around freezing just before sunrise the next morning.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the hours after sunset and before sunrise, specifically within an hour or two of midnight (between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time), according to NOAA.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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Like clockwork, those cute little cottontail rabbits show up here on Mt. Hoo regularly when the bright flame of sunlight has just about gone out for the day.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Not all perennials need an abundance of sunlight—there are also plenty of plants that prefer partial or full shade.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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According to the study, the first explanation is supermassive black holes found at the heart of galaxies.—
Nick Butler,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Its stretchy fabric is not see-through and can be tossed into the washing machine on laundry day.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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On the eve of USAID’s final day, former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama gathered with former staffers as well as U2 singer and humanitarian Bono on a video call.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Cameras rolled, the livestream spiked and mission control erupted in applause.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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