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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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The Heartland can expect warm weather and sunshine, with the potential for some light rain later in the week of Thanksgiving.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2023
The sky will clear overnight then high pressure will bring sunshine Wednesday and Thursday with high temperatures near 70 Wednesday and in the 60s on Thursday.
—Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2022
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Noun
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
The Heartland can expect warm weather and sunshine, with the potential for some light rain later in the week of Thanksgiving.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 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
The sky will clear overnight then high pressure will bring sunshine Wednesday and Thursday with high temperatures near 70 Wednesday and in the 60s on Thursday.
—Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2022
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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunshine. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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