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moonbeam

noun

Definition of moonbeam

as in sunbeam

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Recent Examples of moonbeam But the dude was smiling, and his eyes twinkled like moonbeams hitting sand. — Nadeen Currie, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 Evolution’s answer is a precise celestial clock wound by a molecule that can sense moonbeams and sync the worms’ reproductive lives to lunar phases. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023 These disorienting, disruptive moonbeams will force us all to do some emotional spring cleaning. — ELLE, 1 May 2023 This day has been a special dream from morning ‘til the last moonbeam. — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 12 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for moonbeam

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Noun

Paul Baker, always referred to by his first and last names, is a walking, talking sunbeam.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Advertisement Best of all is Deutch’s Gail, whose sunbeam demeanor barely conceals her flirty, mischievous side.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of sunbeam

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One use involves directing a beam of protons or other heavier particles into the patient, targeting unwanted cancerous cells (proton/heavy ion therapy).

— Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Researchers at Romania’s Horia Hulubei National Institute have now solved this speed challenge by producing images with an artificial muon beam for the first time.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Dedicated sets of muscles and cartilage power each individual ray, giving every single segment full 360-degree rotational freedom.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Picnic tables lined the water, filled with groups enjoying the early fall afternoon and last rays of September sun.

— ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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