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
The moon will be one of the lowest in the sky, and the moonlight will reflect the Earth's atmosphere, giving it a yellow or orange tint.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Observing Tips To catch the slender sliver of moonlight, your observing location spot will need to give you a completely unobstructed line of sight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Her snow leopard lamp stretches its paws at dusk, then curls up, purring in moonlight.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The absence of moonlight creates the darkest skies.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Observing Tips To catch the slender sliver of moonlight, your observing location spot will need to give you a completely unobstructed line of sight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Her snow leopard lamp stretches its paws at dusk, then curls up, purring in moonlight.
—Katherine Larson
july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025
The absence of moonlight creates the darkest skies.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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The adjustable solar panel requires eight hours of sunlight to achieve a full charge, but users can also opt to recharge the power source with a USB power cord on cloudy days.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Drink plenty of liquids slowly to prevent vomiting Keep the skin away from direct and indirect sunlight If a fever develops, consider taking a cool bath.—
Katlein Franca,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Summer sunshine isn’t always enough to meet your body's vitamin D needs.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Located in Canada's prairie region and bordered by Alberta, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota, Saskatchewan boasts an impressive 2,000 to 2,500 hours of annual sunshine, according to the Canada Visa website.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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And even for those not yet affected by visible signs of aging—aka, those who were still in diapers when Elemis unveiled its pioneering Pro-Collagen Marine Cream in 2003—using collagen creams can help deliver that dewy glow that’s desirable at any age.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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Hydration meets radiance—these luxe body oils deliver the perfect post-sun glow, just in time to soak up the last golden days of summer.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
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