as in sunlight
the light of the moon
A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river
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Recent Examples of moonlight
The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
What is a moonbow? A moonbow, or lunar rainbow, is a rare phenomenon that occurs when moonlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by water droplets in the air, just like a daytime rainbow.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Slowly, one by one at first, and then all together, Kemp’s ridley hatchlings push their small gray heads out of their nests, clambering on top of each other to look for the reflecting moonlight that will guide them to the water’s edge.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
What is a moonbow? A moonbow, or lunar rainbow, is a rare phenomenon that occurs when moonlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by water droplets in the air, just like a daytime rainbow.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Slowly, one by one at first, and then all together, Kemp’s ridley hatchlings push their small gray heads out of their nests, clambering on top of each other to look for the reflecting moonlight that will guide them to the water’s edge.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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At the very top, an attic bedroom opens up with operable roof panels that invite the sky, sunlight, and breeze into the sleeping quarters.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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The next night will see the moon appear fuller ahead of its first quarter phase on June 2, at which point half of its disk will be bathed in direct sunlight from the perspective of Earth.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The Alaska Craft Beer & Barley Wine Festival is held in January each year in Anchorage to spread liquid sunshine during the dark winter.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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He’s lost, dazzled by sunshine, insulted by people who confuse him with Lang and F. W. Murnau.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers see the sunrise: The House Rules Committee started work just after midnight Wednesday with a hearing that is expected to run well into daylight hours as members debate details of the measure.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Summer offers the longest daylight hours and the most vibrant atmosphere, with boats navigating the locks and outdoor cafes buzzing with activity.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Shot in Galicia, a landscape of rocky coasts and salty-blue air, this loosely biographical third feature from Catalan filmmaker Carla Simón, part of the Cannes competition slate, has a wistful, earthy glow.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Brick walls and exposed piping contrast with wooden furniture, white couches and floor cushions and the warm glow of Noguchi lampshades.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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