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
The Orionids typically peak after midnight, and with no moonlight to compete with the stars, viewers can expect a clearer, darker sky for optimal meteor watching.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the new moon, there won’t be any moonlight to wash out the show, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Extra light in the evening, whether from moonlight, streetlights or phone screens, can delay circadian rhythms, reduce melatonin and lead to lighter, more fragmented sleep.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
See the famous Dambo Trolls in the moonlight this season as Filoli doubles the size of its immersive event.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Thanks to the new moon, there won’t be any moonlight to wash out the show, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Extra light in the evening, whether from moonlight, streetlights or phone screens, can delay circadian rhythms, reduce melatonin and lead to lighter, more fragmented sleep.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
See the famous Dambo Trolls in the moonlight this season as Filoli doubles the size of its immersive event.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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Travelers cruising to Antarctica or the Arctic Circle during their respective summer seasons may experience 24-hour sunlight.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to wait until the leaves have turned yellow or brown because green leaves are still absorbing sunlight and nutrients needed for next year's growth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hang up your clothes on a clothesline and enjoy the sunshine-fresh scent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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At the event, held in London's Hyde Park, William and the royal family sat front and center on stage, squinting in the spring sunshine.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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,
5 Nov. 2025
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But once daylight starts fading well before dinnertime, that same pace starts to feel impossible.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ash of the cigarette glows in the darkness of the truck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carrots' pigments can help give you a healthy glow and protect against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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