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Recent Examples of sunshine
September is still in the tail end of the dry season in much of Southern California, but a boost of tropical moisture from former Tropical Storm Mario combined with energy from warm afternoon sunshine to generate thunderstorms over the state’s mountains and deserts Thursday afternoon.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
What began as a lighthearted moment of a dog enjoying the sunshine quickly turned into chaos in a viral video on TikTok.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, Cincinnatians can expect sunshine or clouds this weekend with highs near 90.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
For those seeking sunshine, safety, and affordability, retiring abroad is more appealing than ever.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
What began as a lighthearted moment of a dog enjoying the sunshine quickly turned into chaos in a viral video on TikTok.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, Cincinnatians can expect sunshine or clouds this weekend with highs near 90.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
For those seeking sunshine, safety, and affordability, retiring abroad is more appealing than ever.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunshine
Noun
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the sun rises behind the ELT, the image stands for the dawning of a new era in astronomical discovery.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safely experience it during a sunrise hike with expert guides, beginning with a ride to King Kong Hill before catching the first rays of sunlight spilling over the crater.—
Desiree Norman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Waltz says the best place in your garden to start a rose bush is a sunny location that will give your plants 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Sunshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunshine. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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