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Recent Examples of sunshine
There’s 226 days of sunshine, according to the business alliance.
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Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
State sunshine laws also require adequate notice of time and location of meetings, require meetings to be open ― and deems any action at a meeting held in violation of that law void.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Formed by the freeze-thaw cycle, when sunshine or the daily temperature melts snow only to have the liquid water freeze back into ice, icicles can grow to an enormous size and come crashing down without warning.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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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Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
State sunshine laws also require adequate notice of time and location of meetings, require meetings to be open ― and deems any action at a meeting held in violation of that law void.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Formed by the freeze-thaw cycle, when sunshine or the daily temperature melts snow only to have the liquid water freeze back into ice, icicles can grow to an enormous size and come crashing down without warning.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunshine
Noun
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Avoid placing it on flat, hard surfaces, especially those that may heat up in the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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But keep in mind: Not only is a scorching souvenir from the sun uncomfortable (not to mention unsightly), but more importantly, excessive sun exposure can cause lasting damage to the DNA in your skin cells.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
7 July 2025
Noun
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In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
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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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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