moonlight

noun

Definition of moonlightnext
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 Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026 Stern knew that, in such conditions, the boat might not be able to use its radar effectively, and there was virtually no moonlight to navigate by. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Most will not deliver the dazzling hourly rates of the Perseids, and moonlight will spoil some peak nights in 2026. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
  1. sunlight
  2. sunshine
  3. daylight
  4. glow
Noun
  • The interiors have been completely renovated to allow more sunlight into the living spaces, and outside, there’s a landscaped garden, heated pool, and shower.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
  • Close windows or blinds so the thermostat isn't exposed to direct sunlight.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of sunlight
Noun
  • This curtain type is airy, casual, and gives your windows a sense of place and structure without feeling stuffy—or completely blacking out the sunshine during golden hour.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Emily Ratajkowski is looking back on a month filled with sunshine, swimsuits and seaside views.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunshine
Noun
  • During that time, daylight will fade, temperatures may fall, bright planets and stars will appear, and the corona will stretch around the black silhouette of the moon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Three wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, and thousands of families have been ordered to flee their homes overnight, as state officials warn of an incredibly dangerous situation and brace for what daylight may reveal.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of daylight
Noun
  • Even Chalamet accepted money to do a commercial for prediction market Kalshi in the glow of his beloved New York Knicks winning the NBA championship.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 31 July 2026
  • When only a small number of holes arrive from the infrared detector because of dim illumination or long-wavelength photons, they are all captured by the red layer, and the device emits a low-brightness red glow.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of glow

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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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