sun·shine
ˈsən-ˌshīn 
1
a
: the sun's light or direct rays
b
: the warmth and light given by the sun's rays
c
: a spot or surface on which the sun's light shines
2
: someone or something (such as a person, condition, or influence) that radiates warmth, cheer, or happiness
3
: forbidding or restricting closed meetings of legislative or executive bodies and sometimes providing for public access to records
sunshine laws
Examples of sunshine in a Sentence
Noun
Today's forecast calls for sunshine.
Let's go out and enjoy the sunshine!
She was the kind of person who brought sunshine into people's lives.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
With 300-plus days of sunshine each year, it's known to have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, including some affordable spots.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
Is sunshine protective against melanoma of the vulva?
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2012
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Noun
She is credited as the only featured artist on the closing track of her 2024 album eternal sunshine.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
With 300-plus days of sunshine each year, it's known to have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, including some affordable spots.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
Adjective
Runoff from Wednesday in low-lying parts of the Mission, Noe Valley and pockets of the west side will linger through Thursday afternoon, gradually dropping off as skies clear and sunshine returns.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
Is sunshine protective against melanoma of the vulva?
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2012
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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunshine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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