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as in sunshine
the light given off by the star around which the planet Earth revolves
be sure to wear sunscreen if you plan to spend more than a few minutes in the sun
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as in star
a ball-shaped gaseous celestial body that shines by its own light
the incomprehensible vastness of a universe filled with billions of suns
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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
I'm afraid that for this long trip we shall have to leave with the sun
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
Olympians basking in the sun of athletic achievement while the public still remembers them
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Recent Examples of sun
The sun is shining, the flowers and trees are blooming, and people are getting outside to enjoy long walks.
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Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
At 22, Petersson has landed a six-figure salary at ChatGPT parent OpenAI working as a researcher (formally part of the now sun-setting Sora team).
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Edged in travertine, the screens create dappled patterns when the sun shines.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
As the sun set, news from Memphis broke into the music on his tinny radio.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
At 22, Petersson has landed a six-figure salary at ChatGPT parent OpenAI working as a researcher (formally part of the now sun-setting Sora team).
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Edged in travertine, the screens create dappled patterns when the sun shines.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
As the sun set, news from Memphis broke into the music on his tinny radio.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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
Noun
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In the show, breakout stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams play closeted rival hockey players who keep their romance a secret.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks only truly made things interesting in minutes the former Brooklyn Nets star and sure-fire first-ballot Hall of Famer spent on the bench on Tuesday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Early Monday morning, passengers filled the McNamara terminal well before sunrise.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wake early to catch the spectacle of sunrise before driving 30 minutes to the neighboring Santa Teresa.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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Families with younger children should consider the Starlit Sleepover Offer, which transforms your room into a luxe campground, complete with a kids’ tent, galaxy projector, cookies and milk, and an in-room movie experience with snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter's existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Over the next 7 days, the Hornets must take care of business against Indiana.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The antiprotons were then taken back to the lab in Tuesday's final stage that concluded with applause and a bottle of Champagne.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The difference between the applause Knight and Keller received during Storrie’s monologue versus the Hughes brothers was glaring (as was their far superior joke delivery).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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