moonlight

noun

Definition of moonlightnext
as in sunlight
the light of the moon A figure appeared in the moonlight. a moonlight cruise down the river

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Recent Examples of moonlight Because the moon’s illuminated side is currently facing the sun, with its night side facing Earth, bright moonlight won’t interfere with one of the most anticipated skywatching events of the summer. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 The Perseids are extra special this year because there’s no moonlight interference in the early morning hours, leaving us with dark skies. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026 Most players, though, are juggling university studies or moonlight as bartenders, firefighters and architects to support their athletic dreams. — Jaclyn Licht, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Guests can also participate in yoga and crystal cleansing sessions under the moonlight, as well as discussions focused on spirituality and readings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
  1. sunlight
  2. sunshine
  3. daylight
  4. glow
Noun
  • While the weather forecast does not project any kind of heat wave this week, temperatures on the surface of the Open’s acrylic-on-asphalt hard courts can approach 120 degrees after hours of direct sunlight.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Dazzling in majolica tile, the Santa Maria Assunta catches the sunlight in ribbons of green, gold, and cobalt—an architectural wonder shimmering above the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunlight
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  • The cold front will clear by Thursday night and bring cooler temperatures and another stretch of sunshine into the upcoming weekend.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Because in a state whose government is supposed to be blessed with sunshine 365 days a year, Hope Florida is shady as heck.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunshine
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  • Where ayahuasca ceremonies typically happen at night – each participant lying down inside a private journey of visions, tears and purging – huachuma ceremonies happen in daylight.
    — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Climbers who have not reached the summit by noon should turn back, the sheriff’s office said, giving themselves — and rescuers, if needed — enough daylight to get off the mountain.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of daylight
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  • Hobaiter and Dominy support this idea with half a dozen claims that could, in principle, be tested, lending some scientific credence to the idea that complex human speech was selected for in the warm glow of a crackling campfire.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While not dimmable, the shade is thick enough to keep the glow from feeling too harsh or bright.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow

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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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