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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 reason has to do with how light from the sun makes its way to Earth and how its wavelengths interact with the dust cloud.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
This recent study, which does just that, studied two theoretical Population III stars: one 13 times as massive as the sun, and one 200 times as massive.
—Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Now scientists are finding the sun’s rays could truly help to quash some autoimmune diseases.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Instead of being absorbed into the skin, the minerals physically deflect and block the sun’s rays.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
This recent study, which does just that, studied two theoretical Population III stars: one 13 times as massive as the sun, and one 200 times as massive.
—Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Now scientists are finding the sun’s rays could truly help to quash some autoimmune diseases.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Instead of being absorbed into the skin, the minerals physically deflect and block the sun’s rays.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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The 52-year-old actress was photographed enjoying summer sunshine while yachting around the Capri coast on Wednesday, June 4.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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These plants flower best with at least four hours of sun a day, and do very well with lots of sunshine in the morning and/or the evening.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Elizabeth took off, Joel started drinking and this marked the beginning of a spiral for the star.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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There is not normally an upside to losing a star player through injury for a lengthy period, but Kaoru Mitoma’s absence from the last 16 games of the 2023-24 season had a silver lining for Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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To increase your chances of spotting the northern lights, point your eyes to the sky in the hours after sunset and just before sunrise (specifically, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time).—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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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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This puts them at risk of overheating and heat stroke, especially when walking on hot pavement or spending time in direct sunlight.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Here's what to know about how the powerful forces may have shaped galaxies and how the discovery may help astronomers better study black holes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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However, this design allows for more light transfer through the lens, helping keen astronomers to see distant planets and galaxies.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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The mural is located in the Fashion District of downtown Los Angeles, about 20 miles from Paramount, where the riots have taken place for several days.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In February, the new Trump administration rescinded an OCR fact sheet issued by the Department of Education in the waning days of Joe Biden’s presidency.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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