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 is the moment of the month when the night sky begins to get becomes bleached by moonlight, making stargazing more difficult.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church.
—Prianka Srinivasan Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church.
—Prianka Srinivasan Matthew Abbott, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Sun Exposure: Dappled sunlight Soil Type: Loose, organically-rich Soil pH: Acidic 10 of 10 Hostas Hostas are one of the most popular plants for shady gardens.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget to follow Martha Stewart’s rose care instructions, which include giving your roses full sunlight and planting them in well-draining soil.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Will Sacramento see sunshine or cloudy skies on Easter Sunday?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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That said, most runners become slower with increasing temperatures, humidity, and sunshine exposure.6 5.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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He’s become unaccustomed to living in the world of daylight.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Look for the soft glow on the moon’s darkened side — that’s Earthshine, sunlight reflecting off our planet's oceans, ice caps and clouds.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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We were both immediately captivated by the mood-setting glow of what seemed like hundreds of candles lit throughout the space.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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