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
Some businesses don’t allow truck parking during the day but moonlight as a parking area after hours to make money off the truckers, 78% of whom aren’t reimbursed for their parking costs.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Basking in the moonlight and visualizing his success apparently worked, because Kelce has become one of the greatest players in NFL history.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Of course, the best part of the Applebee’s reward was once again seeing challenge producer Chris Marchand cleaning himself up to moonlight as the Applebee’s greeter (along with some Dream Teamers doubling as his staff).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The next shower to peak is the Eta Aquariids on May 5-6, when sky-gazers can expect to see less than 10 meteors per hour because of the interfering moonlight, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Basking in the moonlight and visualizing his success apparently worked, because Kelce has become one of the greatest players in NFL history.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Of course, the best part of the Applebee’s reward was once again seeing challenge producer Chris Marchand cleaning himself up to moonlight as the Applebee’s greeter (along with some Dream Teamers doubling as his staff).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
The next shower to peak is the Eta Aquariids on May 5-6, when sky-gazers can expect to see less than 10 meteors per hour because of the interfering moonlight, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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These mushrooms are often grown in full sunlight or under UV lamps, which help increase their vitamin D levels.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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Observing how much sunlight your potential gardening area receives and changes throughout the day, Calpe says, will fundamentally inform what plants can flourish in your conditions.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pair sequester themselves in a shed while guests revel outside in the sunshine.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The weather up there can be tempestuous in the winter, so the property’s operators aim to store energy during peak daylight hours to reduce their overall reliance on fuel during their busiest times.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The serum is formulated with nourishing ingredients like glow-boosting niacinamide, firming peptides, and salmon DNA PDRN, a compound that hydrates and smooths while strengthening the skin barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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