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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
Every year, Earth passes directly between a planet and the sun, giving us the best view of the year.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But window covers designed to block out the sun have been around for millennia.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Other onboard spaces include a bar, lounge and sun deck.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
This mysterious world is home to inhabitants that live their whole lives without once knowing the warmth and light of the sun.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But window covers designed to block out the sun have been around for millennia.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Other onboard spaces include a bar, lounge and sun deck.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
This mysterious world is home to inhabitants that live their whole lives without once knowing the warmth and light of the sun.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun
Noun
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Finally, the rain began, a chilly veil that blew through the open-air passages of a hotel built for perpetual sunshine.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Picking plants with unopened buds, placing them in enough sunshine, and watering frequently will keep them flowering well into the fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old star catcher just weeks ago passed Salvador Perez’s record of 48 home runs by a catcher in a single season.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Venus and Jupiter will be visible a few hours before sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As California enters fall, sunrise times become later and sunset times become gradually earlier each day.—
Hannah Poukish
September 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Several attempts to revamp the mall and restore it to its glory days as a hot shopping destination have failed over the years, mainly because nearby residents have disapproved.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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This is no road-to-glory sports movie.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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The search for a distant galaxy On July 2, NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected the succession of four gamma-ray bursts from a similar region of the sky, drawing the attention of astronomers who wondered if they could all be linked to the same source, said Martin-Carrillo.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cataclysms, like supernovae, can briefly shine as bright as an entire galaxy.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tucker missed that party last week, leaving Pittsburgh on the same day the Cubs secured their first postseason appearance since 2020.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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This disturbance was given a 30 percent chance of formation through 48 hours and 80 percent through seven days.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel walked onto the stage to a roar of applause from his studio audience and chants of his name.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Following a burst of applause, his audio feed cut out.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sun. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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