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 moon will be 27 percent full, the American Meteor Society reports, which means moonlight won't interfere with your shooting star spotting.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Stories with owls under the moonlight.
—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
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Stories with owls under the moonlight.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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This time around, assuming an April 1 launch, 21% of the far side will be in sunlight when the Artemis II astronauts sail past, giving the crew a chance to directly see portions of the far side never before observed by human eyes.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Common Mistakes to Avoid One of the most frequent errors is washing windows in direct sunlight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cold light of day at Citizens Bank Park exposed all that sunshine pumped in Arizona this spring.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 27,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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An extra dose of spring sunshine will arrive at the Denver Zoo in the coming months, with Sumatran orangutan and first-time mom Hesty expecting a baby in May, zoo officials said this week.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Several years ago, the annual Ultra Music Festival moved into Bayside, introducing the waterfront green to electronica-loving fans in day-glow outfits.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even one rainy or windy day can bring a swift end to the ephemeral light pink glow along the Tidal Basin and other sites throughout the city, jettisoning the petals altogether.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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