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
Stories with owls under the moonlight.
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Hazlitt, 17 Feb. 2026
Seventeen women in tulle stand in moonlight, right arms raised, hands flexed to the sky as Tchaikovsky’s chords swell.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
The first week or so of February will be a bit messed up because of bright moonlight.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
This upholstered daybed looks like a couch, but moonlights as a spot to sleep with an extra trundle below that can accommodate up to two people.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Hazlitt, 17 Feb. 2026
Seventeen women in tulle stand in moonlight, right arms raised, hands flexed to the sky as Tchaikovsky’s chords swell.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
The first week or so of February will be a bit messed up because of bright moonlight.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
This upholstered daybed looks like a couch, but moonlights as a spot to sleep with an extra trundle below that can accommodate up to two people.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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One way to do this is by exposing yourself to sunlight early in the morning.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Most vegetables need at least six to eight hours of sunlight each day.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cooler with sunshine and a few clouds.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Warm first weekend of spring across Maryland Saturday afternoon will include more sunshine and pleasant temperatures.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sun moves directly over the equator, creating an equal amount of daylight and darkness—encouraging us to cultivate balance and embrace warmth after a long, cold winter.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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For a long time, the property gleamed in the daylight with its white, ornate facade against lush green landscaping and often at night, as well, with twinkling holiday lights attached to almost every surface.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The soft glow of lanterns against ancient mounds turns a seemingly simple walk into a reflective, cinematic journey through American history.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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