in the sun

phrase

: in the public eye

Examples of in the sun in a Sentence

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Corduroy pillows in Petal Plum—a floral print lifted from the floor of the brand’s New York flagship store—doubled as soft seating, perfect for basking in the sun. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026 In New Preston, a short drive away, Smith Cafe’s offers excellent sandwiches and smoothies best enjoyed on benches in the sun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Thousands of people visit the museum every year, admiring the airplanes parked in the sun. — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Where canoes once rested beside fishing nets drying in the sun, housing developments and new infrastructure have appeared. — Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the sun

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in the sun was in 1657

Cite this Entry

“In the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20sun. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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