: lighted by or as if by the sun
… these animals favor the vegetation growing in sunlit clearings …—
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Tucked behind sunlit gardens where Jefferson and Pierce streets meet above Friendly Plaza in Monterey, the historic adobe Casa de la Torre stands as one of the California coastal town’s most cherished architectural treasures.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The full-width primary level includes a sunlit bedroom overlooking the garden, a spa-like bath, and expansive closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Among the best sellers is Amber & Moss, a musky fragrance that’s like a hit of damp, sunlit earth on a mountain trail.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 5 Dec. 2025
The recently redesigned Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair Soleil, by Sybille de Margerie, pair bespoke furnishings with sunlit interiors and private gardens.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
The full-width primary level includes a sunlit bedroom overlooking the garden, a spa-like bath, and expansive closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Among the best sellers is Amber & Moss, a musky fragrance that’s like a hit of damp, sunlit earth on a mountain trail.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 5 Dec. 2025
The recently redesigned Villa Beauchamp and Villa Clair Soleil, by Sybille de Margerie, pair bespoke furnishings with sunlit interiors and private gardens.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Sunlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunlit. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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sunlit
adjective
sun·lit
-ˌlit 
: lighted by or as if by the sun
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