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
Beneath a sky streaked with Andean fire, travelers sip coca tea on quiet balconies, the ruins above lit faintly by moonlight.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Known for producing bright fireballs and up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, the Perseids offer a stunning display — even with moonlight interference — and can be viewed live online or outdoors with the naked eye.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Igbos have a tradition of sharing such tales under the moonlight.
—Tochi Eze
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
And built with passive solar principles in mind, the home takes in sunlight during the day and moonlight at night.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Known for producing bright fireballs and up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, the Perseids offer a stunning display — even with moonlight interference — and can be viewed live online or outdoors with the naked eye.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
The Igbos have a tradition of sharing such tales under the moonlight.
—Tochi Eze
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonlight
Noun
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In my limited time with the device, the screen was easy to see indoors, but it got washed out in direct sunlight.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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With sunlight as the catalyst, Liu’s team has taken an important step in the quest for cleaner air.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ample sunshine will allow for a quick warmup by this afternoon and highs into the 70s.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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What to Know While there were no visible camera flashes during daylight hours, Harry's arrival at court sparked the audible rattle of many cameras taking pictures at the same time.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lit Ghost Cloche Add a small but impactful touch of Halloween with these little ghost cloches that add an eerie glow to coffee tables, shelves, and countertops.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Moonlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonlight. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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