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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
This is extremely young compared to our sun's age of 4.6 billion years.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Now the real McCurdy is having a day in the sun, so to speak.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025
To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
This spring, Stone’s vines are blossoming back to life from a dormant winter, sprouting fruit that will ripen in the summer sun and be ready for an early fall harvest.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Now the real McCurdy is having a day in the sun, so to speak.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 May 2025
To take another cruise, basking in the sun and in the love of family, surrounded by seas and skies that are drenched in blue — her favorite color, the calming color of hope.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
This spring, Stone’s vines are blossoming back to life from a dormant winter, sprouting fruit that will ripen in the summer sun and be ready for an early fall harvest.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
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The Alaska Craft Beer & Barley Wine Festival is held in January each year in Anchorage to spread liquid sunshine during the dark winter.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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He’s lost, dazzled by sunshine, insulted by people who confuse him with Lang and F. W. Murnau.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Here's what stars, constellations are the best to spot in May Stargazing this May?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice on Saturday said star winger Sam Reinhart is out for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes after leaving Game 2 in the first period with a lower-body injury.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2025
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They’re designed with high-efficiency solar panels that automatically turn on and emit a warm white glow at night and turn off at sunrise.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Starting with sunrise, on the Atlantic side of Islamorada.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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And even Pokemon Go’s lustre has faded from its glory days.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Trees planted in front of windows facing south and west can catch the late afternoon sunlight that’d heat up the interior.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Avoid these common mistakes • Do not clean windows in direct sunlight, as the heat from the sun can cause cleaning solution to dry too quickly, leaving streaks and water spots.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The alignment of the three galaxies creates a type of gravitational lens called an Einstein ring.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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Is no one gonna talk about how galaxy gas came out of no where and is being MASS marketed to black children?—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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After three long days in court, Cassie Ventura Fine — who is eight months pregnant — has finished her testimony.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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