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
But the new moon on June 14 means tonight's display won't have to compete with bright moonlight.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The scent is inspired by the moon, with notes of cooling musk, powdery iris, and warm, golden amber that represents a pool of moonlight.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
These thoughtful details extend beyond aesthetics; outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly, ensuring that nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings are guided by moonlight back into the water rather than artificial illumination.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
May's full Blue Moon put on a dazzling display over the weekend, flooding the night sky with moonlight as the red supergiant star Antares glowed nearby.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The scent is inspired by the moon, with notes of cooling musk, powdery iris, and warm, golden amber that represents a pool of moonlight.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
These thoughtful details extend beyond aesthetics; outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly, ensuring that nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings are guided by moonlight back into the water rather than artificial illumination.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
May's full Blue Moon put on a dazzling display over the weekend, flooding the night sky with moonlight as the red supergiant star Antares glowed nearby.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
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Pool professionals, water experts and federal websites report that warm water and sunlight are prone to create algae issues in ponds, pools and fountains.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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According to AccuWeather, heat domes can also prevent clouds from forming, increasing sunshine that boosts temperatures.
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Housing, public health, transportation, emergency preparedness, reliable energy, healthcare capacity, and neighborhood design for the unique needs of older people will become as important to successful aging as sunshine and tax rates once were.
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People should not approach wild animals that appear sick, injured, or dead, including nocturnal species such as bats and raccoons that are active during daylight hours.
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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By the end of the movie, even something as natural as daylight has become suffused with a heavenly glow, and the beads of sweat on a dying body sparkle with a beauty that Emily had never been able to find anywhere else in her tragedy of a life.
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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