Synonyms of sunlight

sunlight

noun

ˈsən-ˌlīt 

as in sun

the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves

let's raise the shades and let in some sunlight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sun
• sunshine
• daylight
• glare
• sunburst
• shine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cloudiness
• shade
• shadow
• penumbra
• umbra
• shadiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sunlight

Scott Douglas, director of the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech, recommends paying attention to how sunlight reaches your containers throughout the day. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Since all of our games were at night, the pitch never got to truly shine in the sunlight. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

It was filled with sunlight that bounced off the reflections and brought all the romantic colors out to play. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Plant cucamelons in a warm spot that receives six to eight hours of sunlight for the best growth and fruiting. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026