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
End the night by dancing into the moonlight at Cupid’s Playground and shoot your shot one last time on the dancefloor.
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Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
After the waves wash ashore and leave nothing but a blank canvas of sand glistening under the moonlight.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This black dress was particularly designed to be worn in the moonlight.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Three of the photographs were taken on the same night, with moonlight brightening the Arctic landscape.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
After the waves wash ashore and leave nothing but a blank canvas of sand glistening under the moonlight.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This black dress was particularly designed to be worn in the moonlight.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Three of the photographs were taken on the same night, with moonlight brightening the Arctic landscape.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for moonlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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The West Coast sunlight would disrupt the concert feel that most halftime shows have, Cuddeford said.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The simple, but chic rooms have natural-toned rugs, bedspreads and bathrobes, and receive heavy doses of the area’s signature bright sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yet each, in a different key, experiences the sunshine as a species of purgatory.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sunday will bring back sunshine to Boise.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 allows states to choose whether to participate in daylight saving.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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Best Thing to Watch on TV today These Games have been pretty easy to follow on television because of the time difference, with pretty much anything worth watching happening during the daylight hours.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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The charm and glow of Buckaroo outweigh the growing pains.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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