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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
Leave the mats out in the sun for several hours to dry.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Caribbean and Bahamas cruises Families have more choices than ever for a fun-in-the-sun Bahamas or Caribbean cruise vacation in 2026.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have witnessed a cosmic explosion that emitted as much energy as 400 billion suns.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Hours passed, but the sun never rose.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Caribbean and Bahamas cruises Families have more choices than ever for a fun-in-the-sun Bahamas or Caribbean cruise vacation in 2026.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Astronomers have witnessed a cosmic explosion that emitted as much energy as 400 billion suns.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Hours passed, but the sun never rose.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Each bedroom is also designed with a window as well, so every nook of your space is guaranteed to be filled with sunshine.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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The good news is that plenty of sunshine is on the way, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking another round of snow later this week in the Tri-State Area.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The White Lotus breakout star and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, Aimee Lou Wood, held hands with her beau Adam Long.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kittle is one of many 49ers stars to be injured this season and unable finish the biggest game of the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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As the wildfire raged, residents were rushed out before sunrise.—
Amanda Starrantino,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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For them, being able to witness the sunrise at Christ the Redeemer and experience Brazilian culture firsthand made the celebration unforgettable.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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As Oscar season ramps up, the 83rd Golden Globe Awards will fete a variety of movies and TV shows, plus give needed momentum to contenders aiming for glory at March 15's Academy Awards ceremony.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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But Erivo is in it for the glory, not the fame, and will be missing out on the big show.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the wild, turtles spend a great deal of time basking in direct sunlight and absorbing its UVB rays.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Light Throughout the four- to six-week rest period, continue to provide 12 to 14 hours of darkness overnight and four to six hours of bright, indirect sunlight during the day.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Scientists aren’t entirely sure how these beating hearts at the centers of most large galaxies formed.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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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,
12 Jan. 2026
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The fan fest’s exact days of operation will be determined and announced later.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Towards the end of Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2-1 FA Cup win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, Charalampos Kostoulas drew applause from head coach Fabian Hurzeler for running down the clock.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Far from turning on her, the audience awards her with a head-spinning third applause break in just 50 seconds.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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