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 amphitheater, where bandleader Cesar LaMonaca led an orchestra under the moonlight for nearly 50 years, was gone, eventually replaced and moved a bit north and booked with acts of the day.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the cover of moonlight, police Det.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The venue has low lighting, to mimic moonlight, and the courses are served on wood or stone plates.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Below, the Bay of Naples lay in moonlight, broken by the outline of the port and the glow of the shoreline.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Under the cover of moonlight, police Det.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The venue has low lighting, to mimic moonlight, and the courses are served on wood or stone plates.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Below, the Bay of Naples lay in moonlight, broken by the outline of the port and the glow of the shoreline.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Simply put, the solar cells do not absorb more sunlight than usual.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
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The photo was captured using a modified GoPro camera attached to one of Orion's four solar panels, which power the spacecraft by converting sunlight into usable electricity.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Talk about a split personality; the first part of today will be fantastic with plenty of sunshine and temperatures quickly soaring to the mid-70s.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But while the unpredictable weather can definitely present a challenge, that mixed bag of sunshine and sprinkles can also translate into an opportunity to get creative with your spring wardrobe.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The New York Times reported that Cardinella convinced jail officials to spare his life for one additional hour because of daylight saving time.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The shot of the sun, as it slowly and then completely disappears behind the moon, takes up the top half of the 58-foot-tall screen, while the shot of the Maine landscape, dipping from daylight to mid-day darkness and back again, sits below.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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For one day only, a classic roadside pitstop will be transformed into a desert beauty destination, inviting guests to cruise through the brand's universe of color, glow and artistry through a series of interactive touch points.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When our own planet was eclipsing the sun, at least from the Artemis capsule’s point of view, the astronauts saw the agave-green milky glow of the solar atmosphere and its dust, visible around the moon.—
Rebecca Boyle,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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