under the sun

phrase

: in the world : on earth

Examples of under the sun in a Sentence

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There’s nothing new under the sun, but at least show them something old in a new way. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Doug worked every blue-collar job under the sun and made Tucker do chores on the farm from a young age. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Gothic names are perfect for those who celebrate Halloween all year round, call Wednesday Addams a style icon, and have watched every vampire movie under the sun. — Anna Earl, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026 Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the sun

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“Under the sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20sun. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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