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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
Boaz Clark, the owner and founder of Firebrand Roofing and Construction, said being up on a roof and working this job can come with temperatures that are 20 to 50 degrees hotter due to elevation and roofing shingles absorbing heat from the sun.
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Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Spice Lounge is the place to be once the sun sets with live musicians (think saxophonists and singers) perform as guests tipple at the edge of the view.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Natural light streams in through huge windows facing the setting sun.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Rashad Williams,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Spice Lounge is the place to be once the sun sets with live musicians (think saxophonists and singers) perform as guests tipple at the edge of the view.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Natural light streams in through huge windows facing the setting sun.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.
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Housing, public health, transportation, emergency preparedness, reliable energy, healthcare capacity, and neighborhood design for the unique needs of older people will become as important to successful aging as sunshine and tax rates once were.
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The garment, rooted in West Asian culture, has been embraced with open arms by resortwear for decades, especially once it was brought into Western fashion in the 1950s by stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy.
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All three games of series were sellouts — a testament to the fandom of the two-time defending World Series champions and the team’s international baseball star, Ohtani.
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It was broadcast live by English Heritage on YouTube, allowing skywatchers around the world to follow the sunrise remotely.
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Today will see 15 hours and 4 minutes between sunrise and sunset.
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My ambitions are crowned with glory.
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This mile and an eighth run over the main track was inaugurated in 1982 and has long been a stepping stone towards Breeders’ Cup glory and beyond.
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Pool professionals, water experts and federal websites report that warm water and sunlight are prone to create algae issues in ponds, pools and fountains.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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With this capability, Rubin can reveal details of the cosmos across an enormous range of scales, from distant galaxies, to individual stars, to the wispy clouds of dust spread throughout our galaxy.
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This nebula, found in our own Milky Way galaxy, is a vast region of gas and dust surrounding a dense concentration of massive stars.
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Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and backup Daniil Tarasov will both be free agents in a matter of days, leaving Florida with a crucial hole — or net – to fill.
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But since reports linked the couple's big day to Madison Square Garden on July 3, new details have continued to emerge — from public permits and venue schedules to comments from teammates, city officials and the bride and groom.
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But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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