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

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Recent Examples of sunlight The lack of sunlight leads to vitamin D deficiency, which affects bones, muscles and even mood. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 For these birds, the return of the sunlight signaled the start of a new day, effectively resetting their biological clocks, Aguilar said. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025 Test satellite launch in 2026 Reflect Orbital’s vision involves orbiting mirrors reflecting sunlight down to specific locations on Earth. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025 Installation was quick and straightforward, though our testers did adjust the angle to ensure the panels received enough sunlight during the day. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunlight
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Noun
  • By tracking weather data, the app delivers options that are suitable for the wind, rain, or sun—and if Alta users are planning a getaway, the AI tool checks luggage size and trip itineraries to make sure a traveler packs the appropriate wardrobe.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The sun looms on Moselle as viewers find Maggie and the family’s beloved and long-time housekeeper, Gloria (Kathleen Wilhoite), preparing a soiree in celebration of Alex’s father, Randolph (Gerald McRaney).
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • Not the beautiful, shadowy doom that Montgomery Clift brought to the screen, for instance, or the troubled, mischievous sharpness that Jeffrey Wright and Regina Hall lend to their work, but something as warming as sunshine and just as seductive.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The usual late spring / early summer version of the French Open brings some cloudy, heavy days but mostly bright sunshine and warm-to-hot temperatures.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Sunlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunlight. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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