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
Many birds migrate at night using dark-sky cues, and nocturnal mammals rely on natural moonlight and starlight to survive.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight to hunt and move safely.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on May 9, which means moonlight interference will stay minimal for the next several nights, creating ideal conditions for stargazing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Nocturnal mammals depend on natural moonlight and starlight to hunt and move safely.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on May 9, which means moonlight interference will stay minimal for the next several nights, creating ideal conditions for stargazing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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On the deck of the Manx Steam Packet ferry from Liverpool to the island, Jorge is smoking in the morning sunshine and watching the frothy wake as the ship carves its path.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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In the primary suite, a vaulted ceiling with a skylight let's in even more Southern California sunshine.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The matte, micro-textured surface diffuses incoming light, whether under bright stage lighting or natural daylight, the screen maintains a steady presentation while automatically adjusting its brightness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Many residents were caught off-guard, the Herald reported, expecting a daylight arrival.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Upgrade to watch the full report Survival is the mother of invention, under the orange glow of computer processor fans and subtle overhead lighting.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Namely, glycerin, a humectant that attracts moisture from the air and locks it into skin, and coconut oil, a fatty acid-rich skin softener that bestows instant glow.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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