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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
Carriers of certain variants of xeroderma pigmentosum, for example, might want to go to extra lengths to avoid excessive sun exposure; some carriers of Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, who appear to have a heightened risk of lung issues, might decide not to smoke.
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Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Solarization kills grass and weeds by utilizing the heat of the sun to bake the soil to a high temperature.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Foulk recommends working with your venue and coordinator to set up a ceremony space that aligns with the sun’s movement, so your faces are evenly lit during vows, rings, and the first kiss.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Even at its smallest, Betelgeuse is way bigger than our sun, which isn’t even a million miles in diameter.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
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Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
Solarization kills grass and weeds by utilizing the heat of the sun to bake the soil to a high temperature.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Foulk recommends working with your venue and coordinator to set up a ceremony space that aligns with the sun’s movement, so your faces are evenly lit during vows, rings, and the first kiss.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Even at its smallest, Betelgeuse is way bigger than our sun, which isn’t even a million miles in diameter.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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Ahead of the front, the air will be unseasonably warm, with peak daytime temperatures reaching the lower to mid-80s under abundant sunshine.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Year-round sunshine keeps the beaches, boating, and outdoor cafés alive with energy.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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With his performance, the native Puerto Rican singer became the first Super Bowl act to perform almost entirely in Spanish (except for a guest appearance from pop star Lady Gaga).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At night in Havana, the stars are often clearly visible as most of the city is swathed in near total darkness.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The second storm is forecast to touch down in the North Bay before spreading through the rest of the Bay Area around sunrise on Tuesday, Behringer said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rain could linger through the evening across the metro area but should clear by sunrise Sunday morning.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mikaela Shiffrin’s story of redemption is one of the greatest tales of Olympic glory at this year’s Winter Games in Italy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plans for a sprawling Vegas tunnel system eventually call for 68-ish miles of underground glory, with Boring’s pledge to someday, probably, move 90,000 passengers an hour.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its benefits include greater energy capture without atmospheric losses, near-continuous sunlight, as well as optimal sun-facing orientation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fierce sunlight bleaching the stones of the old city, blinding the passengers as porters in white kaffiyehs and djellabas stack their portmanteaus on donkey carts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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That, in turn, affects models of how elements are spread through galaxies, since supernovae are major sources of heavy elements like iron.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Astronaut John Crichton falls into a wormhole and emerges in a remote galaxy where he's rescued by a sentient spaceship named Moya and its colorful convict crew.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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For the second time in five days, an American figure skater with serious medal hopes could not meet expectations.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Here, the gentle tide creeps back and forth as a soothing marker of the passing day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The remark drew applause and laughter from the black-tie audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The cake was all the more sweet for the milestone show, and the applause at the end of the song crescendoed with the standing ovation in the room at the New York Public Library.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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