MOONLIGHT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

moonlight

noun

Definition of moonlight

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 This year is especially favorable because the peak lines up with a new moon, meaning there will be essentially no moonlight to interfere. — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 As a result, there will be little to no moonlight, which will enhance meteor visibility. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for moonlight

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Noun

Tuning a solar material for indoor light Conventional solar cells are designed to capture a broad range of sunlight.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
For the red carpet and the first portion of the show, her hair was parted in the center and styled in easy waves, which let her subtle, caramel-blonde highlights shine in the Los Angeles sunlight.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of sunlight

Noun

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

Noun

The report explicitly noted that Asian investors increasingly seek to trade US markets during their local daylight hours.

— , CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Major cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and Boston have all already lost upwards of two hours of daylight since the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of daylight

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